§ 68-221-905. Board of Certification
A board of certification is established for the administration of the certification program. The board is charged with the responsibility of conducting all work necessary to promote the program and maintain records, and shall also promulgate rules and regulations required in performing its obligations. Such board shall be composed of the following members, appointed by […]
§ 68-221-901. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Act.”
§ 68-221-902. Legislative Purpose
Recognizing that correct operation of water and wastewater systems is necessary for the protection of the public health and the quality of the environment, it is declared to be the purpose of this part to prevent inadequate operation of all such systems through a system of certification of operators and penalties for noncompliance.
§ 68-221-903. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the board of certification created in § 68-221-905; “Certificate” means a certificate of competency issued by the commissioner stating that the operator has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of the certification program; “Commissioner” means the commissioner of environment and conservation […]
§ 68-221-904. Certified Operators Only — Violations of Part — Penalties
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, both municipal and private, operating a water supply system or wastewater system, to operate the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system, or wastewater collection system unless the competency of the operators in direct charge of such system are duly certified by the commissioner […]