New Jersey § 58:4a-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:4a-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:4a-4.
If a well is not in use, or if a well is found by the department to endanger or threaten
the subsurface or percolating waters by the intrusion of salt water or from any other
cause, or if it endangers life, or if an abandoned borehole exists, and the responsible
party cannot be found or refuses to seal the borehole or well as directed by the department
pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1951, c. 193 ( C.58:4A-4.2 ), the department may, in its discretion, act to seal the borehole or well. A responsible party who fails to comply with a directive to seal a borehole or well
shall be liable to the department in an amount equal to three times the cost of sealing
the borehole or well. The amount shall be assessed and recovered in accordance with section 20 of P.L.1947,
c. 377 ( C.58:4A-24 ), and the amount collected shall be deposited in the “well sealing fund” established
pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1995, c. 312 ( C.58:4A-4.2b ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:4a-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:4a-4 cover?
Section 58:4a-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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