1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each waterworks, wastewater works, and industrial wastewater works shall be under the supervision of a superintendent who is certified in the appropriate classification.

2. (b) A waterworks, a wastewater works, and an industrial wastewater works may have a certified operator serve in responsible charge instead of a certified superintendent if approved by the Department and if the facility:

   1. (1) Serves fewer than 500 persons;
   2. (2) Has minimal treatment requirements as determined by the Department; and
   3. (3) Employs no more than two operators.
3. (c) The Department shall enforce this section.

Added by Acts 1981, c. 237, § 2. Amended by Acts 1987, c. 306, § 3; Acts 2010, c. 416, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2012, c. 23, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.

Formerly Art. 43, § 406A.