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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
CHAPTER 46-13.2 - Drilling of Drinking Water Wells
§ 46-13.2-9 - Existing and abandoned wells.
SECTION 46-13.2-9
§ 46-13.2-9 Existing and abandoned wells. – No well in existence on July 1, 1987 shall be required to conform to the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto; provided any well now or hereafter abandoned, shall be brought into compliance with the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter if the well is intended again to be used for the supply of groundwater.
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