ND SB2189

Changes board officer titles from "president" and "vice president" to "chairman" and "vice chairman," with the secretary-treasurer position remaining unchanged.

Increases board member compensation from $62.50 to up to $125 per day, with the board establishing the specific rate by rule.

Increases surety bond requirements for water well contractors from $2,000 to $15,000 and maintains $2,000 bonds for monitoring well, pump, pitless unit, or geothermal system installation contractors.

Elevates the penalty for contracting without proper certification or violating chapter provisions from an infraction to a class B misdemeanor and allows civil penalties up to $10,000 through district court or administrative hearing.

Declares Section 3 (compensation amendments) as an emergency measure, allowing immediate implementation.