The Board of Licensure of Water Treatment Plant System Operators, in accordance with any other appropriate state laws, shall make such rules as are reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this subchapter. The rules must include, but are not limited to, provisions establishing requirements for licensure and procedures for examination of candidates and such other provisions as are necessary for the administration of this subchapter.

Sec. 10. 22 MRSA §2629, as amended by PL 1995, c. 442, §7, is further amended to read:

§2629. Fees

The application examination fees, licensure fees, biennial renewal fees and reinstatement fees must be established by the Board of Licensure of Water Treatment Plant System Operators by rule and must be based upon different classifications of water treatment systems and the levels of competence to operate various water systems. The application fee examination and licensure fees may not exceed $35 $70, and the biennial renewal fee and the reinstatement fee may not exceed $30 $60. Revenues derived from applicants failing the examination must be retained.

Sec. 11. 22 MRSA §2630, as amended by PL 1999, c. 688, §7, is further amended to read:

§2630. Licensure

If a supplier of water public water system loses its licensed operator, it shall secure a new licensed operator or enter into a contractual agreement with a licensed operator of proper classification until a new operator has been employed for the supplier of water that public water system.

Sec. 12. Transition provision.

1. The Board of Licensure of Water System Operators is the successor in every way to the power, duties and functions of the former Board of Licensure of Water Treatment Plant Operators.

2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or promulgated in or by the Board of Licensure of Water Treatment Plant Operators or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the proper authority.