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HB 2102 Wells, private; prohibits construction thereof within 50 feet of certain property line.

Introduced by: Robert D. Orrock, Sr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Prohibition on construction of private wells.   Prohibits the construction of private wells within 50 feet of the property line adjacent to agricultural property unless the owner of the adjacent property grants written permission for construction within 50 feet of the property line or the owner of the property provides certification that no other site on the property complies with the Board's regulations for the construction of a private well. Requires the Department of Health to accept private site evaluations and designs by a licensed professional engineer in consultation with an authorized onsite soil evaluator or by an authorized onsite soil evaluator. Requires the Department to obtain written affirmation from the applicant that a well construction site is in compliance with the provisions of this bill before issuing a permit.


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