§ 23-5. Prevention of pollution and migration.  


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  • A. 
    The drilling, casing and completion program adopted for any well shall be such as to prevent pollution. This requirement shall include the erection or construction and maintenance of adequate slush pits where necessary.
    B. 
    Except as hereinafter provided, sufficient surface casing shall be run in all wells to extend below the deepest potable freshwater level.
    C. 
    The drilling, casing and completion program adopted for any well shall be such as to prevent the migration of oil, gas or other fluids from one pool or stratum to another.