Sec. 6. (a) A well that was abandoned before January 1, 1988, must be sealed by the use of a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2 . If the director determines that a well described in this subsection poses a hazard to human health, the well shall be plugged in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2 . (b) The owner of land upon which is situated a well that is abandoned after December 31, 1987, must have the well plugged by a water well driller within one (1) year after it is abandoned. (c) A well that has not been used for more than three (3) months, but has not been abandoned, must be sealed at or above the land surface with a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2 .
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