Subd. 1. Drilling machine.

1. (a) A person may not use a drilling machine such as a cable tool, rotary tool, hollow rod tool, or auger for a drilling activity requiring a license or registration under this chapter unless the drilling machine is registered with the commissioner.
2. (b) A person must apply for the registration on forms prescribed by the commissioner and submit a $75 registration fee.
3. (c) A registration is valid for one year.

Subd. 2. Pump hoist.

1. (a) A person may not use a machine such as a pump hoist for an activity requiring a license or registration under this chapter to repair wells or borings, seal wells or borings, or install pumps unless the machine is registered with the commissioner.
2. (b) A person must apply for the registration on forms prescribed by the commissioner and submit a $75 registration fee.

3. (c) A registration is valid for one year.

   * NOTE: The amendment to this section by Laws 2001, First *Special Session chapter 9, article 1, section 23, is effective *July 1, 2002. Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 9, *article 1, section 23, the effective date.