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.