Discuss and possible action on proposed Rule 3 change for exempt wells and Rule 9 for

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7. Discuss and possible action on proposed Rule 3 change for exempt wells and Rule 9 for enforcement Greg Ellis presented proposed amendments to Rules 3 and 9, explaining that these changes would resolve conflicts in the current rules regarding exempt-use wells and bring the District's rules in line with recent legislation. Director Sultemeier expressed interest in adding a requirement that all well owners report production data to help the district gather information for management purposes, without requiring meters. Ellis and Kubinski agreed to draft language for consideration at the next meeting. No action was taken on the proposed rule amendments.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.