North Dakota Century Code Title 61. Waters § 61-28-04.1. Septic system servicing--Permit required--Inspection authority--Fees

a. To require training of and to examine septic system servicers and their employees;

b. To establish standards and procedures for permitting of septic system servicers;

c. To issue permits to all applicants who satisfy the requirements for certification under this section and any rules under this section, to renew permits, and to suspend or revoke permits for cause after notice and opportunity for hearing;

d. To establish reasonable fees for permitting septic system servicers, however the department may not establish or charge a permit or renewal fee for a plumber licensed under chapter 43-18 who operates no more than one servicing unit;

e. To establish criteria for the sanitary management of septage, including standards for the transportation, treatment, and disposal of septage;

f. To require preapproval of land application sites;

g. To require recordkeeping and reporting;

h. To require spill reporting, corrective action, and evidence of financial responsibility; and

i. To adopt and enforce rules as necessary for implementation of this section.