2015 Code of Virginia
Title 45.1 - Mines and Mining
§ 45.1-361.43. Operator's right to sample water and quality
An operator shall have the right to enter upon surface land at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner to obtain samples of water from water wells that are (i) located within 750 feet of a proposed or existing gas well and (ii) actually being utilized by the surface owner or occupant for domestic use. If the surface owner or occupant refuses to allow or causes the operator to be prevented from sampling any such water well, the operator shall promptly notify the Department of such refusal or prevention. The Department shall maintain a record of such notifications. In the event of such a refusal or prevention, the surface owner shall not be entitled to the remedies set forth in ยง 45.1-361.44.
1998, c. 227; 2009, c. 293.
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