RULE 6.1 RULE 6.1 DEPOSITS: Each registration or permit application to drill a new well must be accompanied by a $250 deposit, which will be accepted, receipted and deposited by District staff.

RULE 6.2 RULE 6.2 RETURN OF DEPOSITS: The deposit tendered for each registration or permit application to drill a new well will be returned if:

(a) in the case of a drilled and completed new well:

(1) the original registration or permit and the completed State of Texas Water Well Report are returned to the District office within four (4) months after the registration or permit was issued, and

(2) upon inspection by District staff, the well is found to be in the proper location, completed and equipped according to appropriate State and District rules, or

(b) in the case of an abandoned location:

(1) the original registration or permit is returned to the District office within four (4) months after the registration or permit was issued, and

(2) upon inspection by District staff, the proper abandonment of the well site is confirmed, or

(1) the original registration or permit is returned to the District office within four (4) months after the registration or permit was issued, and

(2) upon inspection by District staff, no well was found to have been drilled.

(d) in any case where drilling begins before a registration or permit is issued, the applicant’s deposit is not refundable.

SECTION 6. DEPOSITS FOR REGISTRATIONS/PERMITS