Town of Somerset, NY Chapter 199 Wells

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Somerset 4-11-1989. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Water — See Ch. 195.

§ 199-1 Refusal to secure wells.

Refusal to immediately secure any well within the Town of Somerset shall authorize the Town to obtain a court order to go upon the property and secure the well; and the cost, including legal fees thereof, shall be assessed as an additional fine against the property owner and may be levied as an additional tax on said property.

§ 199-2 Penalties for offenses.

[Amended 9-10-1996 by L.L. No. 2-1996]

Pursuant to Article 5 of the General Municipal Law, any open well shall be a violation of this chapter and shall subject the owner thereof to a fine of not more than $250, plus costs, for each day of said violation.