Persons wishing to lease a state water bottom shall make a written application to the commission. An application shall contain all of the following information:

1. (a) A map showing the area to be leased, its general vicinity, and all ownership and boundary lines in the vicinity.
2. (b) A description of the organisms to be grown and the culture techniques to be used.
3. (c) An estimate of the acreage to be leased.

4. (d) A nonrefundable filing fee of five hundred dollars ($500).

   The lessee shall assume responsibility for any infringement on privately owned water bottoms, or water bottoms owned by, or under the jurisdiction of any city, county, or district.