1. (1) Notice of intention to drill an oil or gas well or stratigraphic test well or core hole shall also be accompanied by payment of a fee, as follows:

   1. (a) for each well whose estimated depth is 3500 feet or less, $25.00;
   2. (b) from 3501 feet to 7000 feet, $75.00;
   3. (c) 7001 feet and deeper, $150.00.
2. (2) Permits for deepening wells shall require the payment of fees for the estimated new total depth; where fees have been paid for the previous depth, credit shall be given therefor.

Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 82-11-111 MCA

Implementing statute(s): Sec. 82-11-134 MCA

History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 6/4/77; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 1398, Eff. 7/16/82.