(1) A person may not install or close, or cause to be installed or closed, an underground storage tank system without a permit issued by the department as provided in 75-11-212.
(2) In addition to obtaining a permit, an owner or operator shall obtain the services of a licensed installer for the installation or closure of an underground storage tank system unless the installation or closure is inspected by a department inspector or a designated local inspector as provided in 75-11-213.