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. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)