Before any hole is abandoned which is drilled for seismic, core, or other exploratory purposes, it shall be the duty of the owner or driller of any such hole to plug the same in such manner as to properly protect all freshwater-bearing strata.

Author: State Oil and Gas Board

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-17-1, et seq.

History: New Rule: Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000.