South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 03 - Water Supply And Treatment System Operators
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 law;
(4)Distribute applications and notices;
(5)Receive and evaluate applications;
(6)Collect fees, not exceeding sixty dollars to cover reasonable costs of operator certification exams;
(7)Prepare, conduct, and grade examinations;
(8)Maintain records of operator qualifications and certification, and maintain a register of certified operators;
(9)Promote and schedule regular training schools and programs.

Source: SL 1970, ch 217, §8; SDCL Supp, §36-22A-11; SL 1977, ch 280, §40; SL 2011, ch 165, §71; SL 2021, ch 162, § 1.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 34A - Environmental Protection

Chapter 03 - Water Supply And Treatment System Operators

Section 34A-3-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 34A-3-2 - Classification of plants and systems according to skill required.

Section 34A-3-3 - Certification of qualifications to supervise plants and systems.

Section 34A-3-4 - Plants and systems for which certified operators required.

Section 34A-3-4.1 - Operator certification to comply with federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

Section 34A-3-5 - Board of Certification created--Functions--Composition of board.

Section 34A-3-7 - Terms of office of appointive members of board.

Section 34A-3-8 - Vacancy in appointive membership--Termination of membership.

Section 34A-3-9 - Chairman and officers of board--Secretary.

Section 34A-3-11 - Duties of secretary.

Section 34A-3-12 - Functions performed by Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Board of Water Management.

Section 34A-3-13 - Certified operators required for plants and systems--Time allowed to qualify--Misdemeanor.

Section 34A-3-14 - Application for certification--Proof of fitness.

Section 34A-3-15 - Examination and certification of applicants.

Section 34A-3-18 - Certifications--Expiration--Renewal.

Section 34A-3-19 - Certifications--Fees--Deposit and use of funds.

Section 34A-3-20 - Agreements for reciprocal certification.

Section 34A-3-21 - Suspension or revocation of certificate for violations.

Section 34A-3-22 - Procedure for suspension or revocation.

Section 34A-3-23 - New certificate after suspension or revocation--Judicial review.

Section 34A-3-24 - Rules promulgated by secretary--Contents.

Section 34A-3-26 - Civil fine for supervision of water treatment plant by uncertified operator.