§ 68-221-402. Part Definitions
For the purposes of this part and subsequent regulations and standards, the following words and phrases have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires: “Alternative method of disposal” means a subsurface sewage disposal system, the construction, installation and operation of which varies from that of conventional subsurface sewage disposal systems; “Commissioner” means the commissioner […]
§ 68-221-403. Duties of Commissioner and Department — Permit Approval — Subsurface Sewage Disposal Requirements
It is the duty of the commissioner to: Exercise general supervision over the planning, location, construction, operation and maintenance of subsurface sewage disposal systems; Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this part, including the adoption of a system of fees for services and permits; Establish […]
§ 68-221-404. Program for Evaluation of New Technologies
The commissioner may develop a program for the evaluation of new technologies for use in subsurface sewage disposal systems. In the program, the commissioner shall first evaluate written documentation and the available studies and literature for such products. If the commissioner is satisfied with the results of this initial review, then the commissioner may authorize […]
§ 68-221-405. Access to Property
It is the duty of the owner or occupant of the property to give the commissioner free access to the property at reasonable times for the purpose of making such inspections or investigations as are necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of this part and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this part.
§ 68-221-406. Unlawful Acts
It is unlawful for any person to: Begin construction or construct any house or establishment, mobile or permanent, to be served by a subsurface sewage disposal system prior to approval of plans for the proposed location of the house or establishment and location of disposal system on the lot and approval of the specific lot […]
§ 68-221-407. Approval of Subdivision Plan
No proposed subdivision shall be approved by a local planning commission or other agency authorized to approve subdivisions until the plans for such subdivisions have been approved by the commissioner.
§ 68-221-409. Permits Required — Performance Bond Requirement — Sewer Moratoriums — Disclosure Upon Transfer
Any person proposing to construct, alter, extend or repair subsurface sewage disposal systems, or engage in the business of removing accumulated wastes from such systems, shall secure a permit from the commissioner, in accordance with this part and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this part. If the permit of an installer of subsurface sewage […]
§ 68-221-206. Authority to Make Appropriation
There are authorized to be appropriated to the department such funds as the general assembly may appropriate to enable the department to carry out its functions under this part.
§ 68-221-207. [reserved.]
All municipalities receiving grants from the state under this part shall establish a graduated sewer user’s fee on each user of the sanitary sewers provided by the municipality. The municipality providing such a service shall bill and collect the fee from users of the service and is authorized to enter into contracts for the collection […]
§ 68-221-209. Power to Require Use of Sanitary Sewers — Requiring Maintenance of Sewer Connections — Requiring Payment of Charges — Deposit — Action to Collect Delinquent Charges — Maintenance of Sanitary Sewer and Building Service
In order to protect the public health and in order to assure the payment of bonds issued for sewage treatment works, the municipality is authorized by appropriate resolution to: Require the owner, tenant or occupant of each lot or parcel of land which abuts upon a street or other public way containing a sanitary sewer […]