As Amended
SEC. 41-26-9. Action by director when contaminant is present in or likely to enter public water system.
The director, upon receipt of information that a contaminant which is present in or is likely to enter a public water system may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons, may take such actions as he may deem necessary in order to protect the health of such persons. The actions which the director may take include but shall not be limited to:
(a) Issuing such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such system, including travelers; and
(b) Commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent or temporary injunction.
SOURCES: Law, 1976, ch. 452, Sec. 5, eff from and after passage (approved May 20, 1976).
1997 Amendment:
SECTION 11. Section 41-26-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
41-26-9. The director, upon receipt of information that a contaminant which is present in or is likely to enter a public water system may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health * * *, may take any actions deemed necessary * * * to protect the public health * * *. The actions * * * may * * * include, but shall not be limited to:
(a) Issuing any orders either on the initiative of the director or through a designated administrative law judge or hearing officer as may be necessary to protect the public health of * * * users of the system, including travelers; and
(b) Commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent or temporary injunction.
SOURCE: 1997 Laws, Chapter 389, Sec. 11, SB2494, Effective July 1, 1997.