340B-8 Prohibited acts.
§340B-8 Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful: (1) For any wastewater treatment plant to be operated unless the operator is duly certified under this chapter; (2) For any individual to perform the duties of an operator without being duly certified under this chapter. [L 1978, c 169, pt of §2]
340B-9 Injunctions and civil penalty.
§340B-9 Injunctions and civil penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any rules, regulations, criterion, procedure, or certificate issued hereunder may, in a legal action commenced by the board: (1) Be enjoined from continuing such violation; and (2) Be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 a day […]
340B-10 Criminal penalties.
§340B-10 Criminal penalties. Any individual who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this chapter, or by any rule or regulation adopted under this chapter shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. [L 1978, c 169, pt of […]
340B-11 Powers and duties of the board.
§340B-11 Powers and duties of the board. To carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, the board shall: (1) Perform any and all acts and adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it finds necessary or appropriate; (2) Enter into agreements, contracts, or cooperative arrangements, under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate […]
340B-12 Annual report.
§340B-12 Annual report. Within twelve months from June 2, 1978, and annually thereafter, the board shall submit to the governor, through the director, a report summarizing the actions taken under this chapter, and the effectiveness of such actions and such information and recommendations, including legislative recommendations, as deemed appropriate. [L 1978, c 169, pt of […]
340B-13 Reciprocity.
§340B-13 Reciprocity. (a) On or after June 2, 1978, certification of operators by any state which, as determined by the board, accepts certifications made or certification requirements deemed satisfactory pursuant to this chapter, shall be accorded reciprocal treatment and shall be recognized as valid and sufficient within the purview of this chapter, if in the […]
340B-21 REPEALED.
§340B-21 REPEALED. L 1999, c 193, §11.
340B-4 Board of certification.
§340B-4 Board of certification. (a) A state board of certification of nine members shall be appointed by the governor to carry out this chapter. The board shall be placed, for administrative purposes, in the department of health. The board shall consist of the following: (1) Four individuals who shall be employed in a wastewater treatment […]
340B-5 Association of certification authorities.
§340B-5 Association of certification authorities. The board may, when taking action pursuant to sections 340B-2, 340B-3, and 340B-7 of this chapter, consider generally applicable criteria and guidelines developed by the association of boards of certification for operating personnel in water and wastewater utilities. [L 1978, c 169, pt of §2]
340B-6 Certification requirement.
§340B-6 Certification requirement. All classified wastewater treatment plants whether publicly or privately owned, used or intended for use by the public or private persons, shall at all times be under the direct supervision of an individual whose competency is certified to by the director in a classification corresponding to the classification of the wastewater treatment […]