Louisiana § RS 30:28.1 - Avoiding disturbance of privately owned water well
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:28.1 — Avoiding disturbance of privately owned water well, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 30:28.1. Avoiding disturbance of privately owned water well
A. An owner or operator of a permitted oil and gas well shall construct and maintain the drilling activity area in such a manner as to avoid disturbing the use of any privately owned active water well existing at the time of the application for the permit to drill.
B. An owner or operator of a permitted oil and gas well may negotiate with the owner of a privately owned active water well to relocate such water well. The owner or operator of a permitted oil and gas well shall pay for the relocation and plugging of the water well.
Acts 2010, No. 646, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 30:28.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:28.1 cover?
Section RS 30:28.1 ("Avoiding disturbance of privately owned water well") 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.
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