This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the operations of the board of water well contractors. Key changes include the adjustment of fees and bond amounts, which will now be set by the board through rule-making rather than specified amounts in the law. Specifically, the examination fee for certification has been changed from a fixed amount of one hundred dollars to an amount determined by the board. Similarly, the required surety bond amounts for various contractors will also be established by the board, replacing the previous fixed amounts of fifteen thousand dollars and two thousand dollars.

Additionally, the bill modifies the renewal process for certificates, allowing the board to set the renewal fee and continuing education requirements by rule. It also introduces a new approval process for continuing education courses, which must be established by the board. Furthermore, the bill repeals section 43-35-16, streamlining the regulations governing the board's operations. Overall, these amendments aim to provide greater flexibility and oversight in the certification and regulation of water well contractors in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 43-35-21, 43-35-23
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Koppelman: 43-35-13, 43-35-14, 43-35-17, 43-35-21, 43-35-23
Enrollment: 43-35-13, 43-35-14, 43-35-17, 43-35-21, 43-35-23, 43-35-16
INTRODUCED: 43-35-21, 43-35-23