[HISTORY: Art. I, adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the
Town of Bethany 5-5-1958; Art. II, adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town
of Bethany 5-6-1968. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted by the ATM 5-5-1958]
No person shall permit on premises owned or occupied by him
any uncovered open well.
A violation of this Article shall be a misdemeanor and shall
subject the violator to a fine of not more than $10 or imprisonment
for not more than 10 days, or both, and each day shall be a separate
violation.
[Adopted by the ATM 5-6-1968]
In order to maintain the water table of the Town of Bethany
in a suitable condition in keeping with the public health, welfare,
and safety of the Town of Bethany, its residents and property and
in order to maintain a supply of water sufficient to provide adequate
fire protection for its growing population and property and in order
to conserve and retain the natural resources of the Town of Bethany,
the drilling of water wells within the boundaries of Bethany for the
purpose of extracting therefrom water for sale, lease or other commercial
disposition outside the boundaries of Bethany is prohibited.
A fine of $100 per day for each day of operation in violation
of this Article, after due notice to desist has been received by the
person, firm or corporation sought to be so charged, shall be levied
against any person, firm or corporation found to be in violation.
Said notice referred to herein shall be sent by registered mail, return
receipt requested.
