37-42-302. Unlawful to operate plant or system without certified operator -- department to issue temporary certificates. (1) It is unlawful for a person, firm, or corporation, both municipal and private, operating a wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, or water distribution system to operate it unless the competency of the operator is certified to by the department under this chapter.
     (2) Furthermore, it is unlawful for a person to perform the duties of an operator without being certified under this chapter.
     (3) For good cause shown, the department may issue temporary certificates that are valid for up to 1 year.

     History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 239, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 92, Ch. 349, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 69-5911; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 243, L. 1983.