The intent of this chapter is to:
(1) Establish a local plan approval program to authorize the county to approve and permit the construction, change to, or operation of water distribution systems (also known as distribution system in this chapter) or wastewater collection systems (also known as collection system in this chapter).
(2) Establish authority for the enforcement of the local plan approval program through misdemeanor sanctions, civil penalties and injunctive relief.
(3) Establish county ownership of any private distribution and collection system, which is extended and constructed under the provisions of this chapter.
(Amend. of 11-3-2003)