Notification of commission prior to setting surface casing or plugging; inspections; penalty

K.S.A. 55-159 — under OIL AND GAS WELLS; REGULATORY PROVISIONS.

K.S.A. 55-159

55-159. Notification of commission prior to setting surface casing or plugging; inspections; penalty. Operators shall notify the commission prior to setting surface casing on or plugging of any well, in conformance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act. An agent of the commission may conduct on-site inspection of such drilling or plugging operations. Failure to notify shall be a class C misdemeanor. History: L. 1982, ch. 228, § 12; L. 1986, ch. 201, § 12; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026