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This bill modifies North Dakota's regulations for water distribution and wastewater system operators by making several key changes: it shifts the annual certification expiration date from July to January, allows the department to establish more flexible fee structures for certification based on actual administrative costs instead of fixed amounts, permits the department to use third-party services for examination preparation and administration, and strengthens penalty provisions for violations. Specifically, the bill introduces graduated penalty structures, including civil penalties up to $5,000 per day for violations, potential class A misdemeanor charges for willful violations or false statements, and establishes a new administrative procedure for rule adoption and appeals related to water and wastewater system operator certifications. The bill also maintains the department's existing responsibilities for promoting certification programs, distributing applications, maintaining operator records, and scheduling training programs, while providing more administrative flexibility and clearer enforcement mechanisms for regulating water and wastewater system operators.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Labor and Employment

Workforce Development (S)

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2110.html