ORS 448.460¹

Special certification provisions

On and after September 27, 1987, an operator holding a current Oregon water treatment certification issued under a voluntary certification program shall be considered certified under the program established under ORS 448.450 (Authority and duties of Department of Human Services) at the same classification and grade. Certification of operators by any state that, as determined by the Department of Human Services, accepts certifications made under ORS 448.450 (Authority and duties of Department of Human Services) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees), 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty), shall be accorded reciprocal treatment and shall be recognized as valid and sufficient within the purview of ORS 448.450 (Authority and duties of Department of Human Services) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees), 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty), if in the judgment of the Director of Human Services, the certification requirements of such state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of ORS 448.450 (Authority and duties of Department of Human Services) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees), 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) or any rule adopted under ORS 448.450 (Authority and duties of Department of Human Services) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees), 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty). [1987 c.635 §12]

Note: See note under 448.405 (Definitions for ORS 448.405 to 448.465).