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 who is in direct responsible charge is certified by the secretary. Each operator who is in direct responsible charge shall, within one year from the date of his or her employment, become certified under the provisions of this chapter. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to perform the duties of an operator without being certified.
Source: SL 1970, ch 217, §9; SDCL Supp, §36-22A-12; SL 1977, ch 190, §199; SL 2011, ch 165, §72.
Structure 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-3-14 - 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.