Georgia Administrative Code

(1) Certificates expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years and must be renewed every two (2) years. (2) Applicants approved for initial certification are exempt from continuing education requirements for their first renewal period. (3) Renewal of a certificate must be accompanied b…

(1) An operator may maintain current certification in only one class of a category. When a person receives a higher class certificate, their lower class certificate shall be rendered void. (2) An operator or analyst who holds more than one certificate must submit the following: (…

(1) The Board shall maintain a list of currently approved course providers in accordance with eligibility criteria published by the Board. Course providers must be approved by the Board or its designee in order for applicants to receive credit. The Board may also elect to approve…

Failure to renew a certificate by August 1 of renewal year shall have the same effect as revocation of the certificate and reinstatement is required.

(1) Certificates that have been lapsed for less than 2 years may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board as follows: (a) Submission of a reinstatement application and reinstatement fee (see Fee Schedule); and (b) evidence of the completion, since the last renewal, of the tot…

(1) Change of Name. The holder of a certificate shall notify the Board office, in writing within 30 days of a change in their name and must accompany such notice with a certified copy of the marriage certificate, court order, or other documentation of a legal name change. (2) Cha…

(1) A schedule of fees, as established by the Board, shall be published on the Board's website. The schedule of fees may be amended periodically. (2) An indebtedness to the Board caused by a returned check will be dealt with in accordance with Code Section 16-9-20 of the Criminal…

(1) The Water Well Standards Advisory Council will be organized and constituted as stated in the Water Well Standards Act of 1985, O.C.G.A. 12-5-120, et seq. (2) The Council shall consist of eight members appointed in accordance with the Act. (3) The Council shall elect a Chairpe…

The Director or the Director's designee shall act as the administrative agent for the Council and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Council or by law.

(1) The Council shall meet at least three (3) times a year to carry out regular business. (2) The Chairperson or the Director may call additional regular or special meetings as necessary. (3) Notice of the meeting shall be given to all members of the Council at least ten (10) day…

The order of business shall be as follows: (a) the Chairperson shall call the meeting to order; or if the Chairperson is not present the quorum council shall choose a temporary chairperson from the attendees to conduct the meeting; (b) quorum check, four (4) members shall constit…

All terms used in these rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions set forth in the Water Well Standards Act of 1985, or as herein defined. (a) "Act" means the Water Well Standards Act of 1985. (b) "Certificate" means a document certifying that a person has met…

(1) Any person desiring to engage in the business of water well construction or the business of pump installation in Georgia shall apply to the Council for a license as a water well contractor or a certificate as a pump contractor, respectively, in accordance with these Rules (77…

(1) Examinations shall be given in a manner, time and place prescribed by a testing provider approved by the National Ground Water Association. (2) The examinations shall relate to the applicant's knowledge of ground water, water well construction, pump installation, and the gene…

All applicable fees for water well and pump contractors, including but not limited to fees for license and certificate application, license and certificate by reciprocity, restorations and duplicate copy of license and certificate, shall be set by the Council. However, water well…

(1) After the applicant has passed all of the required examinations and submitted a complete application, and after the Council has voted to approve an application and the applicant has submitted all of the required items, the applicant shall be issued a license or certificate, a…

All licenses and certificates expire biennially on the 30th day of June.

Renewal of a water well contractor license must be accompanied by a renewal fee of the amount set by the Division, but not to exceed $400 per renewal period. Renewal of a pump contractor certificate must be accompanied by a renewal fee of the amount set by the Council, but not ex…

A licensee or certificate holder whose license or certificate has expired may have such license or certificate restored by applying for a water well contractor license or pump contractor certificate in accordance with Chapter 770-3 of these rules and payment of a restoration fee …

All rigs and commercial vehicles used by licensed water well contractors or certified pump contractors in well construction and/or pump installation operations shall be permanently and prominently marked on each side of the rigs or vehicles for identification with name of the per…

The license or certificate granted under these rules shall be displayed in a conspicuous place at the water well contractor's or pump contractor's principal place of business.

A new license or certificate to replace any lost, destroyed, or mutilated license or certificate will be issued by the Council upon their approval of a written request from the licensee or certificate holder and a payment of a fee to be established by the Council.

(1) Any person in a water well construction business who has been granted a Water Well Contractor's license by the Council shall be responsible for water well construction activities performed or approved by such person. (2) Any approved activity by the licensee shall be posted a…

(1) Any person in a pump installation business who has been granted a pump contractor certificate by the Council shall be responsible for pump removal, repair, and installation activities performed or approved by such person. (2) During any onsite removal, installation, or servic…

(1) Any person requesting licensing or certification by reciprocity shall complete and submit an approved application form and performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit accompanied by an application fee of an amount determined by the Council. The Council may also elect to …

The Council may suspend or revoke a license or certificate upon a finding of one or more of the following grounds: (a) material misstatement in the application for license or certificate or in any documents submitted as part of such application; (b) willful disregard or violation…

(1) The Council may consider suspension or revocation of a license or certificate upon receiving the results of an inspection performed by the Director or upon receiving a written complaint from a third party that the licensee or certificate holder in question has violated the Ac…

(1) All persons seeking renewal of licenses or certificates are required to complete at least four (4) hours of continuing education annually. (a) In order to receive a license or certificate renewal, each driller or pump contractor shall provide evidence to the Council that the …