Section 25-39-4-6 - Sealing abandoned or unused wells(a) A well that was abandoned before January 1, 1988, must be sealed by the use of a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2. If the director determines that a well described in this subsection poses a hazard to human health, the well shall be plugged in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.(b) The owner of land upon which is situated a well that is abandoned after December 31, 1987, must have the well plugged by a water well driller within one (1) year after it is abandoned.(c) A well that has not been used for more than three (3) months, but has not been abandoned, must be sealed at or above the land surface with a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.As added by P.L. 262-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L. 120-1993, SEC.19.