Section 123.01. Purpose and duties of the department.  


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  • (1) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules, under s. 281.75 , Stats., for the implementation and administration of a financial assistance program for the replacement of contaminated private water supplies.
    (2) Duties. The department shall:
    (a) Establish, by rule, procedures for the submission, review and approval of claims under this chapter.
    (b) Assist claimants in submitting applications for compensation under this chapter.
    (c) Establish casing and liner depth and other construction requirements for a new or reconstructed private water supply.
    (d) Issue awards under this chapter.