Stipulates that excess monies acquired from the repayment of loans and interest earned may be invested or used for other loans or to support the fund. Audits are to be administered by a certified public accountant annually. If at any time the funds available to secure bonds become insufficient, the Attorney General's office is to conduct an investigation. Establishes civil administrative penalties for violations by public water systems of laws or rules adopted to implement the requirements of the national primary drinking water regulations. Prohibits the recovery of both civil penalties and administrative penalties for the same violation.
Penalties are to be deposited in the general fund.
Requires ADEQ to study and make recommendations on the development and implementation of a strategy to assist small public water systems in acquiring and maintaining the technical, managerial and financial capacity to operate in compliance with federal drinking water regulations. Requires ADEQ to solicit and consider information of specific issues. Requires ADEQ to consult with the Water Systems Coordinating Council in conducting this study and report its recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 1997. Arizona Constitution Click here to return to the A.L.I.S. Home Page.