1. (a) There shall be an annual license fee for water well contractors based on the type of equipment used in installing a well.

2. (b) When a contractor owns different types of equipment, the fee shall be the highest applicable fee as follows:

   1. (1) An annual license fee of $100 for contractors using a backhoe or similar equipment for installing dug wells;
   2. (2) An annual license fee of $150 for contractors using a wash well machine or percussion hammer for installing washed wells or using a cable tool machine for installing drilled wells; and
   3. (3) An annual license fee of $225 for contractors using a rotary drilling machine for installing drilled wells.
3. (c) There shall be an annual license fee of $225 for technical drilling contractors.
4. (d) There shall be an annual license fee of $100 for pump installers.
5. (e) There shall be an application fee of $25 for new license applicants.
6. (f) There shall be an examination fee of $10 for each license category.
7. (g) The application fee and the annual license fee shall accompany the application and no action shall be taken on an application unless it is accompanied by the required fees.
8. (h) License fees submitted with an application shall be refunded if the applicant fails to pass the examination.
9. (i) Application fees and exam fees shall not be refundable.

10. (j) There shall be a fee of $100 for every well completion report required under RSA 482-B:10 and submitted under We 801.03.

    Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for We 300) #12083 eff 3-1-17; ss by #14400, eff 1-1-27, EXPIRES: 1-1-37

11. (a) An applicant for a license shall apply to the board in writing on an “Application For Water Well Contractor License” or “Application For Pump Installer License” form provided by the board.

12. (b) A license application shall include all of the information specified in RSA 482-B:5, II, and the following:

    1. (1) The type of construction the applicant is qualified to perform;
    2. (2) The type of equipment to be used for constructing wells;
    3. (3) The name, address, and date of birth of the applicant;
    4. (4) If the applicant is a business entity, the name of the business entity and the qualified individual for that business entity;
    5. (5) The state in which the applicant is incorporated, if applicable;
    6. (6) The total fee enclosed with the application;
    7. (7) Licenses held in others states, if applicable;
    8. (8) The written statement of experience as described in We 302.05;
    9. (9) References as described in We 302.06; and
    10. (10) Proof of registration with the NH secretary of state in accordance with RSA 349, if applicable;
    11. (11) A statement that the applicant agrees to comply with the ethical and professional standards specified in these rules; and
    12. (12) For a pump installer license, the applicant’s plumber's license number, if a registered licensed plumber.
13. (c) A license application shall be signed by the license applicant and acknowledged before a notarial officer in accordance with RSA 456-B.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for We 300) #12083 eff 3-1-17