- (a) If operator responsibility is transferred, the past operator shall report this transfer to the conservation division within 30 days of the change upon a form prescribed by the commission.
- (b) The past operator shall furnish a list of all active and inactive wellbores on the lease, unit, gas storage facility, or secondary recovery unit with the notice of transfer.
- (c) Transfers shall not be made to any individual, partnership, corporation, or municipality not currently licensed as an operator, gas gatherer, or gas storage operator.
- (d) Within 90 days of any transfer, the new operator shall change the tank battery identification sign provided for in K.A.R. 82-3-126 to show the new operator information.
- (e) Violations of this regulation shall be punishable by a penalty of up to $1,000 for the first violation, $2,000 for a second violation, and $3,000 plus license review for a third violation.
(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 55-164, K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 55-604, and K.S.A. 55-704; effective May 1, 1985; amended Aug. 29, 1997.)