§ 52-234 — Misappropriation of gas - Liability for damages and

penalties. Any person, firm or corporation, taking more than his or its proportionate share of such gas, in violation of the provisions of this act, shall be liable to any adjoining well owner for all damages sustained thereby and subject to a penalty for each violation not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and each day such violation is continued shall be a separate offense.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 1913, c. 198, p. 441, § 4.