# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 13. Well Drilling

#### Section 9-1302

A well is considered to be abandoned if:

(1) It is in such a state of disrepair that its continued use for the purpose of obtaining ground water is impracticable; or

(2) It has been disconnected permanently from any water supply system or irrigation system.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)