(a) These standards of conduct are established to prescribe
responsibility on the part of an irrigator, an irrigation technician,
an irrigation inspector, and a qualifying exempt business owner to
aid in governing the irrigation industry.
(b) The commission will determine what actions constitute
violations of the standards in accordance with Chapter 70 of this
title (relating to Enforcement) and Texas Water Code, Chapter 7 and
institute appropriate disciplinary action, which may lead to monetary
penalties or the suspension or revocation of a license in accordance
with the applicable state statutes.
(c) This section does not apply to:
(1) an on-site sewage disposal system, as defined by
Texas Health and Safety Code, §366.002; or
(2) an irrigation system:
(A) used on or by an agricultural operation as defined
by Texas Agriculture Code, §251.002; or
(B) connected to a groundwater well used by the property
owner for domestic use.
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