61-33-8: Prohibitions; penalty.

A. It is unlawful for any person not certified as an operator to:

(1) use the title "certified operator" or words of similar import in connection with the person's employment;

(2) represent himself as a certified operator; or

(3) perform the duties of a certified operator, except under the direct supervision of a certified operator who meets or exceeds the appropriate certification level for that classification of public water supply system or public wastewater facility.

B. Any violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor.