Section 34A-3-23 – New certificate after suspension or revocation–Judicial review.
34A-3-23. New certificate after suspension or revocation–Judicial review. If a certificate is suspended or revoked as provided in §§34A-3-21 and 34A-3-22, a new application for certification may be considered by the secretary if, when and after the conditions upon which suspension or revocation was based has been corrected and evidence of this fact has been […]
Section 34A-3-24 – Rules promulgated by secretary–Contents.
34A-3-24. Rules promulgated by secretary–Contents. The secretary, with the advice of the Board of Certification and in accordance with chapter 1-26, shall promulgate rules to establish the basis for classification of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, to establish qualifications of applicants and procedures for examination of candidates, membership […]
Section 34A-3-26 – Civil fine for supervision of water treatment plant by uncertified operator.
34A-3-26. Civil fine for supervision of water treatment plant by uncertified operator. Any system or operator who violates the provisions of §34A-3-4 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per day of violation. Source: SL 1992, ch 254, §91; SL 1993, ch 34, §5.
Section 34A-3-11 – Duties of secretary.
34A-3-11. Duties of secretary. The secretary shall: (1)Hold at least one examination each year at the designated time and place for the purpose of examining candidates for certification; (2)Advertise and promote the program of certification of water and wastewater works operators; (3)Encourage other operators to become certified other than those required to do so by […]
Section 34A-3-12 – Functions performed by Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Board of Water Management.
34A-3-12. Functions performed by Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Board of Water Management. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources shall perform all the functions of the former Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Public Health Advisory Committee, the former state health officer, and the Department of Health with respect to […]
Section 34A-3-13 – Certified operators required for plants and systems–Time allowed to qualify–Misdemeanor.
34A-3-13. Certified operators required for plants and systems–Time allowed to qualify–Misdemeanor. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person, firm, or corporation, municipal or private, operating a water supply system or wastewater system to operate the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water distribution and wastewater collection systems unless the competency of the operator […]
Section 34A-3-14 – Application for certification–Proof of fitness.
34A-3-14. Application for certification–Proof of fitness. Application for certification shall be made in writing by the applicant at such time, in such form and accompanied by such proof of the applicant’s fitness as an operator as the secretary may prescribe. Source: SL 1970, ch 217, §10; SDCL Supp, §36-22A-13.
Section 34A-3-15 – Examination and certification of applicants.
34A-3-15. Examination and certification of applicants. Each applicant shall be examined by the department. The examination shall consist of such questions and such phases of the practice as may be prescribed from time to time by the department. If the applicant satisfactorily passes the examination required, and demonstrates possession of the necessary qualifications, the applicant […]
Section 34A-3-18 – Certifications–Expiration–Renewal.
34A-3-18. Certifications–Expiration–Renewal. All certifications shall expire on the first day of February of each year, at which time all certifications shall have been renewed. Source: SL 1970, ch 217, §10; SDCL Supp, §36-22A-17; SL 2021, ch 162, § 2.
Section 34A-3-19 – Certifications–Fees–Deposit and use of funds.
34A-3-19. Certifications–Fees–Deposit and use of funds. The secretary may charge each applicant a fee not to exceed sixty dollars which shall accompany the application. The fees shall be deposited in the state treasury to be credited to the Board of Certification fund, which shall be used to pay expenses, and to administer the provisions, of […]