§ 17-51-201. License required
(a) In order to safeguard the public health, all water system operators of community and certain noncommunity public water systems from which water is sold, distributed, or otherwise offered for human consumption, whether such water systems are publicly or privately owned and operated, shall be licensed and certified as competent by the Department of Health […]
§ 17-51-202. Classifications — Examinations
(a) Water system operators shall be licensed in appropriate grades according to responsibilities and in accordance with classifications designated by the State Board of Health which consider both the population served and the level of treatment required to produce an acceptable quality of water. (b) Applicants for examination for licensing shall be examined in the […]
§ 17-51-203. Issuance — Temporary permits
(a) The Department of Health shall license and certify all applicants for licenses under this chapter who satisfy the requirements of the chapter. Licenses shall be granted according to classifications set forth by the State Board of Health. (b) In an emergency, the department at its discretion may grant temporary permits for operation of a […]
§ 17-51-204. Renewal — Standing
(a) Licenses shall be valid for a period of two (2) years and shall be renewable by the Department of Health upon application without examination, provided that the applicant is in good standing. (b) The licensee, in order to remain in good standing, shall demonstrate his or her interest in the technical developments of water […]
§ 17-51-205. Suspension — Revocation — Reinstatement
(a) The Department of Health shall suspend the license of a water system operator for cause. (b) The suspension shall remain in effect until the case can be reviewed by the Drinking Water Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee, where the licensee shall have the opportunity to present his or her defense. (c) After the committee […]