North Dakota Code 61-20-04 – Artesian or flowing wells – Penalty for certain actions
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The owner or person in control of an artesian or flowing well, who:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class B misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 61-20-04
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. Allows it to flow without a valve or other device for checking the flow as required by law, or without proper repair of pipes and valves; 2. Interferes with the well, valve, or other device; 3. Permits the water to waste unnecessarily; or
4. Permits the water to run upon the lands of another or into the ditches along any public road except a regularly established drainage ditch, shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. The provisions of this section shall also apply to the officer or members of a board in charge of wells belonging to the state, or any county, township, or municipality.