Operation of plant without certificate prohibited

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation (municipal or private) to operate a water treatment plant or water distribution system unless the competency of the operator who is in direct responsible charge is duly certified to by the Energy and Environment Cabinet under the provisions of KRS 223.160 to 223.220, 223.991, and 224.10-024. It shall be unlawful for any person to perform the duties of an operator, in direct responsible charge, without being duly certified under the provisions of KRS 223.160 to 223.220, 223.991, and 224.10-024. The Energy and Environment Cabinet may, however, issue provisional certificates for emergency situations.