# 26 V.S.A. § 5001: Purpose and effect

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5001

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 V.S.A. § 5001
- **Heading:** Purpose and effect
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 26 / Chapter 97 / Section 5001

## Text

In order to safeguard the life and health of the people of this State, a person, other than a professional engineer exempted under this chapter, shall not design a potable water supply or wastewater system that requires a permit or designer's certification or license under the laws of this State unless currently licensed under this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [26 V.S.A. § 5001 § 5001. Purpose and effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5001.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5002 § 5002. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5002.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5003 § 5003. Prohibitions; offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5003.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5004 § 5004. Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5004.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5005 § 5005. Qualified professional engineers exempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5005.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5011 § 5011. Duties of the Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5011.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5012 § 5012. Advisor appointees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5012.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5021 § 5021. Eligibility for licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5021.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5022 § 5022. License renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5022.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5023 § 5023. Applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5023.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5024 § 5024. Licensure generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5024.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5025 § 5025. Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5025.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5026 § 5026. Unprofessional conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5026.md)

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