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Wells to be covered.

New Orleans City Code § 26-431
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Sec. 26-431. - Wells to be covered. (a) Each person having a well upon his premises or upon lots owned or rented by him shall cover it with a good, substantial covering in such manner as to prevent any person or animal from falling into it. (b) Any person, whether owner or tenant, violating the provisions of this section shall be fined, upon conviction, a sum not exceeding $25.00 and in default of payment thereof, imprisoned not exceeding 30 days or both at the discretion of the court. (Code 1956, § 59-4)
Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH26BUBUREHOST_ARTVIPRSTGE_S26-431WEBECOFetched: 10/28/2026

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