259.080. It shall be unlawful to commence operations for the drilling of a well for oil or gas, or to commence operations to deepen any well to a different geological formation, without first giving the state geologist notice of intention to drill and first obtaining a permit from the state geologist under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the council.
(L. 1965 2d Ex. Sess. p. 917 § 8, A.L. 1972 H.B. 1176)
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