La. Admin. Code tit. 56, § I-307 - Licensing Requirements

A. The following wells and holes shall be drilled or constructed by a licensed contractor (driller) who is duly licensed by the department in accordance with the rules and regulations stated in LAC 46:LXXXIX:

1. all water wells, regardless of use or type;

2. monitoring wells;

3. heat pump wells and holes;

4. geotechnical boreholes;

5. test holes and pilot holes.

B. Additionally, reworking of water wells, as well as plugging and abandoning wells and holes, excluding oil and gas wells, shall also be undertaken by a licensed contractor.

C. Drillers operating in the state of Louisiana should, as a best management practice, carry minimum coverage for liability insurance for drilling operations engaged by their company.

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La. Admin. Code tit. 56, § I-307

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Public Works, LR 1:249 (May 1975), amended LR 11:953 (October 1985), repromulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Public Works, LR 31:942 (April 2005), amended by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 37:3528 (December 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 38:3091-R.S. 38:309.8.