This bill amends Section 103.10 of the Iowa Code to allow applicants for a class B master electrician license to count work hours performed in any state toward the total requirement of 16,000 hours. Specifically, it stipulates that applicants must provide proof of having worked in the electrical business since January 1, 1998, with at least 8,000 of those hours accumulated after that date. This change enables individuals who may have gained experience outside of Iowa to qualify for licensure without the need to take an examination.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals granted a class B master electrician license will not be authorized to plan, lay out, or supervise electrical installations in political subdivisions that have established licensing standards prohibiting such work for class B master electricians. The board is tasked with adopting rules to outline the procedures related to these restrictions. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensure process for experienced electricians while maintaining local regulatory standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 103.10