Investigation of abandoned wells; integrity tests; costs

55-161. Investigation of abandoned wells; integrity tests; costs. The commission shall investigate abandoned wells, and, based on actual or potential pollution problems, may select abandoned wells to be drilled out by the commission in order to test the integrity of the plugs. The cost of such testing shall be paid from the abandoned oil and gas well fund established pursuant to K.S.A. 55-192, and amendments thereto. History: L. 1982, ch. 228, § 14; L. 1986, ch. 201, § 14; L. 1996, ch. 263, § 6; L. 2001, ch. 191, § 5; L. 2021, ch. 28, § 3; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Groundwater Pollution I: The Problem and the Law," Robert L. Glicksman, George Cameron Coggins, 35 K.L.R. 142, 164, 167 (1986). 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