(a) A well owner must obtain a permit from the board before:
(1) drilling, equipping, or completing the well;
(2) substantially altering the size of the well or a well pump; or
(3) operating the well.
(b) A well must have a valid permit if it is operational.

(c) A well owner commits a violation if the well owner does not obtain a permit as required by Subsection (a). A violation occurs on the first day the drilling, alteration, or operation begins. Each day that a violation continues is a separate violation.