As Amended
SEC. 41-26-7. Powers and duties of director.
The director may authorize variances or exemptions from the regulations issued pursuant to section 41-26-5 under conditions and in such manner as he deems necessary and desirable; provided, however, that such variances or exemptions are permitted under conditions and in a manner not less stringent than the conditions under, and the manner in which, variances and exemptions may be granted under the federal act.
SOURCES: Laws, 1976, ch. 452, Sec. 4, eff from and after passage (approved May 20, 1976).
1997 Amendment:
SECTION 10. Section 41-26-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
41-26-7. (1) In addition to any other duties required by law, the director shall have the following powers and duties concerning safe drinking water:
(a) To exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this chapter and applicable rules and regulations;
(b) To make inspections and investigations, collect samples and carry on research and analyses as may be necessary to carry out this chapter and applicable rules and regulations;
(c) To enter at all reasonable times onto any property other than the interior of a private dwelling to make inspections, conduct investigations or studies or enforce this chapter and applicable rules and regulations;
(d) To enter into contracts, grants or cooperative arrangements with any federal or state agency or subdivision thereof, interstate agency or any other person;
(e) To receive financial and technical assistance from the federal government and other public or private agencies or organizations;
(f) To participate in related programs of the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, or other public or private agencies or organizations;
(g) To establish adequate fiscal controls and accounting procedures to assure proper disbursement of and account for funds appropriated or otherwise necessary to carry out this chapter;
(h) To hold hearings, issue, modify or revoke orders, levy and collect any administrative fine or penalty and to enforce the laws, rules and regulations governing safe drinking water;
(i) To keep any records and make reports with respect to the activities of the department;
(j) To delegate any powers, duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate to administer this chapter including delegation of any powers and duties regarding administrative enforcement to a designated administrative law judge or hearing officer; and
(k) To perform all acts necessary to carry out this chapter or the federal act.
SOURCE: 1997 Laws, Chapter 389, Sec. 10, SB2494, Effective July 1, 1994.