(1) Notice of intention to drill an oil or gas well or stratigraphic test well or core hole shall also be accompanied by payment of a fee, as follows:

(a) for each well whose estimated depth is 3500 feet or less, $25.00;

(b) from 3501 feet to 7000 feet, $75.00;

(c) 7001 feet and deeper, $150.00.

(2) Permits for deepening wells shall require the payment of fees for the estimated new total depth; where fees have been paid for the previous depth, credit shall be given therefor.