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North DakotaSB 21102025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and regulation of water distribution and wastewater system operators; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23.1-07-04 and sections 23.1-07-05, 23.1-07-06, and 23.1-07-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and penalization of water distribution and wastewater system operators; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Senate Workforce Development
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Bill Overview
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Tougher penalties for water violations
Breaking this chapter, its rules, or a department order can bring a civil fine up to $5,000 per day. Willfully violating the law after written notice is a class A misdemeanor. Willfully lying in required documents or tampering with monitors or samples is also a class A misdemeanor, unless another penalty applies. Rulemaking, compliance cases, and appeals follow the state's normal administrative and court review rules (chapter 28-32).
Annual operator certificates and capped fees
Operator certificates last one year and expire on January 1 after issue. The department sets fees by rule, based on program costs. The first certificate fee is capped at $50; annual renewal at $25. All fees go to a special fund to run the program and support training. The department holds at least one exam each year and can use outside testing. It takes applications, keeps records, and runs training.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Workforce Development
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/10/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1
Yes: 91 • No: 1
Senate vote • 1/22/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
3/20/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/17
3/18/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/14/2025SenateSigned by President
3/14/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/14/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/11/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1
3/10/2025HouseReported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 12 0 1
3/7/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 01:30
3/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/23/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
1/22/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/21/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
1/20/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:45
1/10/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Workforce Development Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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