§ 43-50-110. Duties, Powers, and Authority of Board; Regulation
The board shall have all of the duties, powers, and authority specifically granted by or necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement and effectuate this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-50-110 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § […]
§ 43-51-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts Act.” History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 1; Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 43.
§ 43-51-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts. “Certificate” means a document issued by the board stating that the operator or laboratory analyst has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of the certification program. “Director” […]
§ 43-51-3. Creation of Board; Members; Qualifications; Terms; Vacancies; Expenses; Meetings; Officers
There is created the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts. The board shall be composed of six members to be appointed by the Governor. The appointments shall be made as follows: one member from the technical staff of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department […]
§ 43-51-4. Division Director as Administrative Agent of Board
The division director shall act as the administrative agent for the board and shall, with respect to the board, exercise those powers and duties conferred on him by Chapter 1 of this title. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 4; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.
§ 43-51-5. Adoption of Rules and Regulations by Board
The board shall have the authority to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer this chapter and effectuate the purposes expressed in this chapter. The rules and regulations shall include, but are not limited to, provisions establishing qualifications of applicants and procedures for examination of candidates. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. […]
§ 43-51-6. Certification of Operators of Water or Wastewater Treatment Plants and Laboratory Analysts; Renewal; Continuing Education; Training Period
The board shall certify persons as to their qualifications to operate wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems, or public water supply systems. Any person who operates a wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system, water distribution system, or public water supply system shall obtain a certificate from the board; provided, however, that each […]
§ 43-51-6.1. Establishment of Class Iv Classifications; Certification; Renewal; Course of Training
In addition to current classifications I, II, and III, the division shall establish a new classification to be known as Class IV which designation shall apply to all very small public water supply systems in this state which are ground-water systems serving a population of less than 1,000. The board shall certify persons as to […]
§ 43-51-7. Examinations
Board approved examinations shall be used in determining the knowledge, ability, and judgment of applicants for certification as operators or laboratory analysts except for applications submitted prior to July 1, 2000, for Class IV level certifications. Such examinations shall be given at least six times annually. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 7; Ga. […]
§ 43-51-8. Reciprocity
The board, upon application, may issue a certificate without examination to any person who holds a certificate in good standing issued by another country or by any state, territory, or possession of the United States which has requirements for certification substantially similar to those of the board. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 8; […]