§ 23.1-07-06 — Duties of the department

The department shall:
1. Hold at least one examination each year, administered by the department or a third-
party examination service, at a designated time and place for the purpose of
examining candidates for certification.
2. Promote the program of certification of water supply and wastewater disposal system
operators.
3. Distribute notices and applications and to receive and evaluate applications.
4. Collect fees for initial certification and annual renewal.
5. Prepare, conduct, and grade examinations. The department may use a third-party
examination service to prepare, conduct, and grade examinations.
6. Maintain records of operator qualifications, certification examination results, and a
register of certified operators.
7. Promote and schedule regular training schools and programs.
8. Adopt rules necessary to carry out this chapter.
9. Administer the wastewater infrastructure grant program.