§ 12-402. Supervision of waterworks, wastewater works, and industrial wastewater works

   (a) In general. -- 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.

(b) Exception. -- 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) Serves fewer than 500 persons;

   (2) Has minimal treatment requirements as determined by the Department; and

   (3) Employs no more than two operators.

(c) Enforcement. -- The Department shall enforce this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 406A; 1981, ch. 237, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, § 3; 2010, ch. 416; 2012, ch. 23.