49-1010. Preemption of local regulation;
delegation of administrative authority


A. The provisions of this chapter and the rules which implement this chapter, as
they relate to the identification, prevention and remediation of releases of regulated
substances from underground storage tanks are of statewide concern and shall not be
subject to further local regulation.


B. The director, by intergovernmental agreement or otherwise, may delegate to other
departments or agencies and to a city, town or county the authority to administer the
provisions of and enforce all or any part of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant
to this chapter.