1. (a) A person, firm, or corporation, whether municipal or private, may not operate a water or wastewater treatment plant or a water distribution system unless the commissioner has certified the operator in responsible charge under this chapter.

2. (b) A person may not perform the duties of an operator in responsible charge of works described in subsection (a) without being certified under this chapter.

   [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-6-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.8.