§ 62-136. Unlawful escape of mud and other waste.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for any person to permit to escape any mud, water, oil, slush or other waste matter related to the drilling or operating of any oil or gas well into any adjoining lots upon which the permittee does not have leases or other contractual rights to use the surface or upon leases not owned by the permittee or into the city alleys, streets, gutters or sewers. Within 15 days after the completion or abandonment of any oil or gas well, the mud and other similar matter and materials used in connection with the drilling and operations shall be removed from the premises.

(Ord. No. 671, § 11, 2-14-63; Code 1967, § 20-60)