(a) The producer of a proposed or existing gas well may apply at any time to the Director of the Oil and Gas Commission for a determination that the well qualifies as a new discovery gas well, a high-cost gas well, or a marginal gas well.
(b) The director may require an applicant to provide any information required to administer this section.
(c) The director shall make the determination within fifteen (15) calendar days of the application by the producer, and the producer shall attach the determination to its severance tax form next due.