§ 16-46. Applicability of chapter to existing operations.

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This chapter shall apply to any person drilling an original well, reentering an abandoned well, conducting natural or artificial production projects or operations or maintaining a disposal well within the City on May 7, 1981, and every such person shall have no longer than ninety days to come into compliance with this chapter; provided, that:

A.
No initial permit fees shall be charged such persons as would otherwise apply.

B.
No penalties shall be sought against any activity violative of this chapter, where such activity preexisted the adoption of this chapter and was otherwise in compliance with the applicable federal, state or City laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, standards or directives.

C.
The oil and gas inspector may allow for reasonable extensions or variations for compliance with this chapter where to do so would be in the interests of fairness.

                    
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