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10. Disclosure of Wells on Property at Time of Property Transfer <br />Beginning July 1, 1990, at the time of property sale or transfer, all <br />wells on the property must be disclosed to the buyer, and a certificate <br />must be filed with the county recorder. The certificate is forwarded to <br />the Commissioner of Health. <br />11. Enforcement <br />A) County sheriffs may impound the equipment of a well contractor <br />working without a license or registration after a Commissioner of <br />Health's order has been issued. <br />B) Along with the current enforcement authorities of license or <br />registration revocation and criminal prosecution as a gross <br />misdemeanor through the county court system, the law allows the <br />Commissioner of Health to levy fines against both property owners ami <br />persons licensed or registered. <br />The Commissioner may levy fines of $500 for violations of the law or <br />rules relating to: <br />1) Improper well location with respect to isolation distances. <br />2) Improper construction techniques or materials. <br />3) Improper sealing. <br />4) Improper grouting materials and methods. <br />The Commissioner may levy fines of $250 against contractors who fail <br />to: <br />1) Obtain required plan review approval. <br />2) Obtain a permit or file a proper notification before well <br />construction. <br />3) Register a drilling rig or pump rig, or fail to display a State <br />decal and registration number. <br />4) Properly disinfect wells. <br />5) Submit well construction or sealing reports and water samples to <br />the Commissioner. <br />The Commissioner may levy fines of $250 against persons who fail to: <br />1) Disclose information about wells at the time of property transfer <br />or sale.