Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 37 - Water Resources, Department of
Rule 37.03.10 - WELL DRILLER LICENSING RULES
Section 37.03.10.020 - LICENSE APPLICABILITY
Current through September 2, 2024
01. Wells to be Drilled by Licensed Drillers. A well shall only be drilled by a licensed driller, or an operator working under the supervision of a licensed driller except that a property owner, who is not licensed, can construct a well on his property for his own use without the aid of power-driven mechanical equipment.
02. Operators to Have Permits. Any person authorized to operate drilling equipment under the supervision of a licensed driller shall possess an operator's permit as provided in these rules.
03. Company to be Licensed. No company shall drill or contract to drill a well or wells unless the company has been issued a license and has employed a principal driller as described in accordance with these rules.
04. Decommissioning Wells. Only licensed drillers and operators may decommission wells, except that wells may be decommissioned by the owner after receiving a specific waiver from the Director.
Effective March 30, 2023