(a) The board by rule may impose a reasonable fee on each well that is not exempt from regulation by the district and for which a permit is issued by the district.(b) The fee may be based on:(1) the size of column pipe used by the well; or(2) the actual, authorized, or anticipated amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.(c) The fee may not exceed:(1) $1 for each acre-foot payable annually for water used for agricultural use; or(2) 17 cents for each thousand gallons for water used for any other purpose. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
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