§ 103I.335 — Funding for Persons to Seal Wells
Plain-Language Summary
This section provides state funding to help property owners pay for sealing wells and borings. Property owners can apply for financial assistance from the state well sealing account. Priority is given to wells that pose the greatest risk to groundwater quality.
103I.335 FUNDING FOR PERSONS TO SEAL WELLS.
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Subdivision 1.Application.
A property owner who desires to seal a well may apply to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the board to provide funds and seal the well. §
Subd. 2.Criteria for sealing.
The Board of Water and Soil Resources shall adopt criteria for accepting applications to seal wells for property owners applying under subdivision 1. §
Subd. 3.Collection and enforcement of costs.
If the applications are accepted, the costs of sealing become a governmental services lien as provided in section 103I.341. The Board of Water and Soil Resources must enter a written agreement to collect the costs of sealing the well in a manner provided under section 103I.341, subdivision 3. If the costs are not paid according to the agreement, the Board of Water and Soil Resources may enforce the lien in any manner provided under section 103I.341, subdivisions 2 and 3.
History:
History: History:
1989 c 326 art 3 s 22