(A) Any person who has caused to be dug on his or her own land or the land of another any well or pit shall fill such well or pit with earth so that the well or pit shall not be dangerous to human beings, animals, or fowls before such well or such pit is abandoned; and any person owning land whereon any such well or pit is located shall in the same manner fill with earth any such well or pit that has been abandoned, provided such person has knowledge of the existence of such well or pit.
(B) In the case of mining operations in lieu of filling the shaft or pit the owner or operator on ceasing operations in such shaft or pit shall securely fence the shaft or pit and keep the shaft or pit at all times thereafter securely fenced.
(1998 Code, § 38-121) Penalty, see § 133.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see VA Code § 18.2-316