North Carolina § 113-395.2 Subsurface injection of waste prohibited

North Carolina Statutes

§ 113-395.2 — Subsurface injection of waste prohibited

North Carolina § 113-395.2

Ch. 113Conservation and Development

Art. 27Oil and Gas Conservation

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Bluebook

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-395.2 (2026).

Text

(a)Disposal of wastes produced in connection with oil and gas exploration, development, and production, and use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing treatments for that purpose by injection to subsurface or groundwaters of the State by means of wells is prohibited in accordance with G.S. 143-214.2.

(b)Notwithstanding G.S. 143-214.2, a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. (2014-4, s. 15(a).)

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(a) Disposal of wastes produced in connection with oil and gas exploration, development, and production, and use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing treatments for that purpose by injection to subsurface or groundwaters of the State by means of wells is prohibited in accordance with G.S. 143-214.2.
(b) Notwithstanding G.S. 143-214.2, a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. (2014-4, s. 15(a).)