§ 16-6. Same-Filling, etc. upon abandonment.

(a)

Any person who has caused to be dug on his own land or the land of another any well or pit, shall fill such well or pit with earth so that such well or pit shall not be dangerous to human beings, animals or fowl before such well or pit is abandoned. Any person owning land whereon any such well or pit is located shall in the same manner fill with earth any such well or pit which has been abandoned, provided that such person has knowledge of the existence of such well or pit.

(b)

In the case of mining operations, in lieu of filling the shaft or pit, the owner or operator thereof, on ceasing operations in such shaft or pit, shall securely fence such shaft or pit and keep such shaft or pit securely fenced at all times thereafter.

(c)

Any person violating any provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

(Comp. Ords., § 15.30)

State Law reference— Similar law, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-316.

(Comp. Ords., § 15.30)

State law reference

Similar law, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-316.