§ 17-51-101. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) “Community public water system” means any public water system which serves at least fifteen (15) connections or twenty-five (25) persons who are year-round residents; (2) “Drinking Water Operator Certification Program” means those activities conducted by the Department of Health and the Drinking Water Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee related […]
§ 17-51-102. Penalties
(a) (1) Any person or persons representing a firm, corporation, municipality, or other political authority who violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) […]
§ 17-51-103. Powers and duties of the board
(a) The State Board of Health shall have the authority to: (1) Adopt rules in accordance with this chapter as may be necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter; (2) Set fees to cover the cost of the administration of this chapter; (3) Revoke a water system operator’s license for cause; and (4) […]
§ 17-51-104. Drinking Water Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee — Creation — Members
(a) (1) There is created the Drinking Water Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee to consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the State Board of Health. (2) One (1) shall be a member of the staff of the Engineering Section of the Department of Health who shall be a registered engineer and who […]
§ 17-51-105. Drinking Water Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee — Duties
The duties of the Drinking Water Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee shall be as follows: (1) To assist the Department of Health in examining applicants for water system operator licenses; (2) To advise the department as to the fitness of the applicant for licensing and certification; (3) To advise the State Board of Health in […]
§ 17-51-106. Fees
(a) The State Board of Health shall have the authority to: (1) Set fees to cover only the cost of the administration of this chapter; and (2) Establish fees for: (A) Examination; (B) Licensing; (C) Renewal of license; (D) Penalty for late renewal; (E) Evaluation for reciprocity; and (F) Temporary permit issuance or renewal. (b) […]