(1) Each permit shall be consecutively numbered, dated, and valid for a period of ninety (90) days, unless the time limit is extended by the District pursuant to subsection (3) or (4), below.
    (2) Construction, repair, modification, or abandonment of a well shall not commence or continue after the expiration of a permit.
    (3) One extension of an existing permit for a period not to exceed 90 days shall be granted by the District upon written request if:
    (a) Submitted by the permittee prior to the expiration date of the permit, and
    (b) The permittee shows that circumstances and conditions have not changed substantially since the permit issuance so that the proposed well will not adversely impact the water resource.
    (4) Public supply well permits shall be extended for a period of not more than one year from the date of issuance, in increments of 90 days per written request for permit extension, provided the requirements of subsection (3) above have been met. Extensions pursuant to subsections (3) or (4) will be covered under the original permit fee, with no additional fee required.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.326 FS. History-New 7-1-85, Amended 1-3-96, 6-22-99.