Louisiana § RS 30:34 - Abandoning gas well without closing prohibited; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:34 — Abandoning gas well without closing prohibited; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 30:34. Abandoning gas well without closing prohibited; penalty
No person shall abandon a well in or adjacent to a natural gas field or an apparent natural gas field, without first placing a properly made plug both above and below the gas-producing sand, or otherwise sufficiently securing the well against the admission of water into the gas-producing sand.
Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more than four months, or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 30:34
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:34 cover?
Section RS 30:34 ("Abandoning gas well without closing prohibited; penalty") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 30:34?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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