Statutes > Virginia Statutes > Title 45.1 - MINES AND MINING. > Chapter 22.1 - The Virginia Gas and Oil Act (45.1-361.1 thru 45.1-361.44) > 45.1-361.34 - Abandonment or cessation of well or corehole operation; plugging required.

45.1-361.34 - Abandonment or cessation of well or corehole operation; plugging required.

§ 45.1-361.34. Abandonment or cessation of well or corehole operation;plugging required.

Upon the abandonment or cessation of the operation of any well or corehole,the gas, oil, or geophysical operator shall immediately fill and plug thewell or corehole in the manner required by regulations in force at the timeof abandonment or the operation's cessation.

(1990, c. 92.)