(1) The department is authorized to inspect any water well or abandoned water well. Duly authorized representatives of the department may at reasonable times enter upon and shall be given access to any premises for the purpose of such inspection.
(2) If upon the basis of such inspections the department finds applicable laws, rules, or regulations have not been complied with, it shall disapprove the well. If disapproved, no well shall thereafter be used until brought into compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated under this law.
History.—s. 6, part III, ch. 72-299; s. 14, ch. 78-95.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use
Part III - Regulation of Wells (Ss. 373.302-373.342)
373.302 - Legislative findings.
373.308 - Implementation of programs for regulating water wells.
373.309 - Authority to adopt rules and procedures.
373.313 - Prior permission and notification.
373.316 - Existing installations.
373.333 - Disciplinary guidelines; adoption and enforcement; license suspension or revocation.