65-4501. Definitions. As used in this act, unless otherwise specifically defined, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein: (a) “Department” shall mean the department of health and environment. (b) “Secretary” shall mean the secretary of health and environment. (c) “Person” shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation or association. […]
65-4502. Powers and duties of the secretary; establishment of certification program. In addition to other powers and duties the secretary shall: (a) Establish and carry out the certification program; (b) Recommend classification of water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities; (c) Examine the qualifications of applicants for certification; (d) Collect and deposit fees; (e) Maintain […]
65-4503. Certification of certain persons without examination. (a) The secretary shall provide for certification without examination to any person or persons designated by a governing body or owner to have been in charge of the operation or supervising the operation of a water supply system or wastewater treatment facility on the effective date of this […]
65-4504. Reciprocal certification agreements. The secretary shall provide reciprocal certification agreements with other states, territories and countries, providing the requirements of certification by such other states, territories and countries do not conflict with the provisions of this act and are of a standard that is not lower than the standard required by the secretary. History: […]
65-4505. Classification of systems and facilities; criteria. The secretary shall classify all water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities actually used or intended for use by the public, with due regard to the size, type, character and quantity of water or wastewater to be treated and other physical, chemical and biological conditions affecting such treatment […]
65-4506. Certification; correspondence course in lieu of classroom instruction; fee. The secretary shall certify persons of appropriate qualifications to supervise the operation of water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities. In lieu of requiring classroom instruction for certification, the secretary shall accept the successful completion of a correspondence course of instruction offered by the secretary. […]
65-4507. Revocation of certificate; grounds. The secretary may revoke the certificate of an operator following a hearing conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act, when it is found that the operator has practiced fraud or deception; that the operator did not use reasonable care, judgment or the application of the […]
65-4508. Denial, revocation or suspension of certificate; hearing. Before any certificate is denied, revoked or suspended, the secretary shall conduct a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act. History: L. 1975, ch. 510, § 8; L. 1982, ch. 258, § 9; L. 1984, ch. 313, § 135; July 1, 1985.
65-4509. Judicial review of secretary’s actions. Any action of the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 65-4501 through 65-4517, and amendments thereto, is subject to review in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act. History: L. 1975, ch. 510, § 9; L. 1986, ch. 318, § 111; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 160; July 1.
65-4510. Certification of operators required by July 1, 1976. Within one year following the effective date of this act, all water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities used or intended for use by or for the benefit of the public, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be under the supervision of an operator or operators […]
65-4511. Certification of new employees required within one year. After the effective date of this act, all new employees who fall under the provisions of this act shall have a period of one (1) year from the date of employment to qualify for the certification program. History: L. 1975, ch. 510, § 11; July 1.
65-4512. Rules and regulations of the secretary. The secretary shall make such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. The rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, provisions establishing the basis for classification of water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities, qualifications of applicants, procedures […]
65-4513. Fees. The secretary shall establish a reasonable schedule of fees but in no case shall an individual operator fee exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) in any one year. History: L. 1975, ch. 510, § 13; July 1.
65-4514. Disposition of moneys; certification of operators of water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities fee fund abolished. (a) The secretary shall remit all moneys received by or for the secretary from fees, charges or penalties to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each […]
65-4515. Necessary personnel and expenditures; assistance for owners of small systems and facilities. The secretary shall employ such persons and make such expenditures as are necessary to implement, operate and maintain the certification program. The secretary shall assist the owners of small water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities in developing cooperative agreements to secure […]
65-4516. Certification; unlawful acts. From and after July 1, 1976, it shall be unlawful for any person or municipality to operate a water supply system or wastewater treatment facility for use by or for the benefit of the public, unless such system or facility is under the supervision of an operator who has been duly […]
65-4517. Penalties. Any person violating any provisions of this act or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall pay a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). History: L. 1975, ch. 510, § 17; July 1.
