2006 Kansas Code - 55-173

      55-173.   Notice prior to abandonment and plugging of wells; fee; approval. Before any work or procedure is commenced to abandon and plug any producing oil or gas well in this state and after notice thereof is given to the commission by the operator thereof, in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 55-152, and amendments thereto, the commission, in any case where the surface landowner upon whose land such well is located has filed with the commission a statement expressing a desire to be notified when any such well is to be abandoned, shall mail a copy of such notice to such surface landowner and may charge a fee therefor in an amount fixed by the commission and approved by the director of accounts and reports under K.S.A. 45-204, and amendments thereto.

      History:   L. 1986, ch. 201, § 25; July 1.