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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 26.04.04.08" title_num="26" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="04" heading="Transfer of Permit.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A well construction permit may be transferred from the permittee to another master well driller provided:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The well has not been completed;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The permit has not expired;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The permittee obtains the Approving Authority's approval to transfer the permit; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The transferee notifies the Approving Authority in writing of their intention to accept the permit.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The transferee shall be responsible for complying with all laws and regulations applicable to the construction of the well.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The transferee may not begin well construction before obtaining the permit and well tag from the permittee and receiving the approval of the transfer from the Approving Authority.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Approving Authority shall maintain a separate log of permit transfers.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>