Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Commerce Municipal Code Ch. 9.20 Capping Wells
Commerce Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Commerce
Cite as: Commerce Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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- For statutory provisions pertaining to the capping and fencing of abandoned wells and pits, see Health & S.C.A., Section 24400 et seq.
9.20.010 - Capping or filling required—When.¶
Every person who digs, drills, excavates, constructs, owns or controls any abandoned water well or abandoned oil well, and every person owning or having possession of any premises on which any such abandoned well exists, shall cap or otherwise close the mouth of or entrance to such well in such a manner as to prevent persons from falling therein and in such a manner that such capping or covering cannot be removed by accident or inadvertence, or such persons shall fill such a well.
(Prior code §4303).
9.20.020 - Capping by city.¶
Whenever any person fails or refuses to perform any act required by this chapter, the city may itself cap, cover or fill such well. It is not necessary to follow the provisions of this section as a condition precedent to any criminal prosecution.
(Prior code §4304).
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