§22-14-7. Granting or Rejecting Applications for Certificate of Approval by Division; Publication of Notice of Application; Hearing Upon Application
Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of approval and the fee required under the provisions of this article, the secretary shall proceed to consider the application for sufficiency. The secretary shall approve or disapprove the application within sixty days after receipt. If an application is defective, it shall be returned to the applicant […]
§22-14-8. Content of Certificates of Approval for Dams; Revocation or Suspension of Certificates
Each certificate of approval issued by the secretary under the provisions of this article may contain other terms and conditions as the secretary may prescribe. The secretary may revoke or suspend any certificate of approval whenever it is determined that the dam for which the certificate was issued constitutes a danger to life and property. […]
§22-14-9. Inspections During Progress of Work on Dam
During the placement, construction, enlargement, repair, alteration or removal of any dam, the secretary shall, either with the department's own engineers or by consulting engineers or engineering organizations, make periodic inspections for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the certificate of approval. The secretary shall require the owner at his or her expense to perform […]
§22-14-10. Procedures for Handling Emergencies Involving Dams; Remedial Actions to Alleviate Emergency; Payment of Costs of Remedial Actions to Be Paid by Dam Owner
The owner of a dam has the primary responsibility for determining when an emergency involving a dam exists. When the owner of a dam determines an emergency does exist, the owner shall take necessary remedial action and shall notify the secretary and any persons who may be endangered if the dam should fail. The secretary […]
§22-14-11. Requirements for Dams Completed Prior to Effective Date of This Section
The secretary shall give notice to file an application for a certificate of approval to every owner of a dam which was completed prior to the effective date of this section: Provided, That no such notice need be given to a person who has applied for and obtained a certificate of approval on or after […]
§22-14-12. Dam Owner Not Relieved of Legal Responsibilities by Any Provision of Article
Nothing in this article relieves the owner of a dam of the legal duties, obligations or liabilities incident to the ownership or operation of a dam.
§22-14-13. Offenses and Penalties
(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article or any certificate of approval, order, rule or requirement of the secretary or department is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, or incarcerated in a county or regional jail not […]
§22-14-14. Enforcement Orders; Hearings
(a) If the secretary, upon inspection, investigation or through other means observes, discovers or learns of a violation of the provisions of this article, any certificate of approval, notice, order or rules issued or promulgated hereunder, he or she may: (1) Issue an order stating with reasonable specificity the nature of the violation and requiring […]
§22-14-1. Short Title
This article shall be known and cited as the Dam Control and Safety Act.
§22-14-2. Legislative Findings; Intent and Purpose of Article
The Legislature finds that dams may constitute a potential hazard to people and property; therefore, dams in this state must be properly regulated and controlled to protect the health, safety and welfare of people and property in this state. It is the intent of the Legislature by this article to provide for the regulation and […]