No producer may construct, operate, maintain, convert, plug, or abandon any geothermal energy extraction facility in a manner which causes or allows movement of fluid containing any contaminant into underground sources of drinking water or which may adversely affect human health. The applicant for a permit has the burden to prove that the requirements of this section are met.

History: Effective March 1, 1984; amended effective October 1, 1990.

General Authority: NDCC 38-19-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-19-03