2015 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 113 - Conservation and Development.
Article 27 - Oil and Gas Conservation.
§ 113-395.2 - 2. Subsurface injection of waste prohibited.
113-395.2. Subsurface injection of waste prohibited.
(a) Disposal of wastes produced in connection with oil and gas exploration, development, and production, and use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing treatments for that purpose by injection to subsurface or groundwaters of the State by means of wells is prohibited in accordance with G.S. 143-214.2.
(b) Notwithstanding G.S. 143-214.2, a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. (2014-4, s. 15(a).)
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