§ 34A-17. Nuisance.  


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  • Upon a finding by the administrative authority that an inactive, abandoned or in-operational well or well drilling activity constitutes a nuisance, as defined herein, the county shall take the necessary action to abate such nuisance. The owner of the property where the well is located and/or the person causing the nuisance thereon shall be jointly liable for the reasonable costs incurred by or at the request of the administrative authority for abatement of the nuisance.

    (Ord. No. 12-4844, 9-11-2012; Ord. No. 5046, 6-19-2018)

    Note— See note at section 34A-12.