Environmental

In Tennessee, properties with abandoned oil or gas wells on them may face:

AAutomatic qualification for greenbelt assessment
BRegulatory requirements to plug abandoned wells and potential liability for contamination✓ Correct
CTVA easement restrictions
DOnly cosmetic concerns about the well structures

Explanation

Abandoned oil or gas wells must be properly plugged to prevent contamination of groundwater and soil. Property owners with unplugged abandoned wells may face regulatory requirements from TDEC's Division of Oil and Gas, and potential liability for resulting contamination.

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