90A-47.5. Suspension; revocation of certificate.
(a) The Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, may suspend or revoke the certificate of any operator in charge who:
(1) Engages in fraud or deceit in obtaining certification.
(2) Fails to exercise reasonable care, judgment, or use of the operator's knowledge and ability in the performance of the duties of an operator in charge.
(3) Is incompetent or otherwise unable to properly perform the duties of an operator in charge.
(b) In addition to revocation of a certificate, the Commission may levy a civil penalty, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation, for willful violation of the requirements of this Part.
The clear proceeds of civil penalties levied pursuant to this subsection shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2. (1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 626, s. 6(b); 1998-215, s. 46.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 90A - Sanitarians and Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators
§ 90A-37 - Classification of water pollution control systems.
§ 90A-38 - Grades of certificates.
§ 90A-39 - Operator qualifications and examination.
§ 90A-40 - Issuance of certificates.
§ 90A-41 - Revocation of certificate.
§ 90A-43 - Promotion of training and other powers.
§ 90A-44 - Certified operators required.
§ 90A-45 - Commercial water pollution control system operating firms.
§ 90A-46.1 - Expiration and renewal of certificates; continuing education requirements.
§ 90A-47.2 - Certified operator in charge required; qualifications for certification.
§ 90A-47.3 - Qualifications for certification; training; examination.
§ 90A-47.4 - Fees; certificate renewals.