Environmental

Indiana's Well Driller Licensing Law regulates who can legally:

AOperate oil and gas wells on public land

BDrill, install, alter, or abandon water wells and geothermal systems in Indiana✓ Correct

CDrill wells only on commercial property

DOnly test water well quality

Explanation

Indiana's Well Driller Licensing Law requires well drillers to be licensed by the state to drill, construct, alter, or abandon water wells, bored wells, and geothermal heating systems — protecting groundwater resources.

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