ARSD 74:21:02:57. Suspension or revocation of certificate

After a hearing before the board and upon its recommendation, the secretary may suspend or revoke the certificate of an operator for any of the following reasons: (1) The operator has practiced fraud or deception, has falsified operating records, has been guilty of operator negligence, or has submitted inaccurate data on qualifications; (2) The operator does not meet the education and experience qualifications required for a certificate; (3) Reasonable care, judgment, or the application of knowledge was not used in the performance of the operator's duties; (4) The operator is incompetent or unable to perform the operator's duties; or (5) The operator does not perform duties in a manner that meets water or wastewater system compliance requirements of state or federal water and wastewater laws and regulations. Appeal from the action of the secretary may be made as provided by SDCL chapter 1-26.