9.9.1. Each application for approval of an Oil and Gas Overlay Zoning District Classification shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee in the amount set forth in Appendix A.The application fee shall be paid by cashier’s check, wire transfer or certified funds.

9.9.2. At the time of certification of the completeness of the Oil and Gas Overlay Zoning District Classification Application, the applicant shall deposit with the Administrator either by certified bank check or letter of credit from a New Mexico banking institution a further sum as calculated by the Administrator for the consultant fees and expenses for the required assessments, reports and studies; hearing officer fees and expenses; and County expenses for preparation of a development agreement, reproduction costs, mailing and posting of notices and newspaper notice costs. This deposit shall be required prior to any further processing of the application. The deposit shall be adjusted from time to time for actual additional costs and fees incurred by the County, consultants and the hearing officer. Any deposit made in excess of costs and fees incurred at the time of the Board’s final development order on the application shall be refunded or credited to the applicant within thirty (30) days from the Board’s development order.

See SECTION 9: OIL AND GAS OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION for complete, detailed information.