The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.33, to modify the supervision requirements for electrical work. It specifies that individuals performing and supervising electrical work must be licensed as journeyworker electricians or power limited technicians. The amendments clarify that these individuals can work for a contractor as an employee, partner, or officer, and that the work must be conducted under the supervision of a master electrician or power limited technician employed either directly or through joint employment by the same employer. Additionally, the bill introduces new language regarding the ownership and leasing of apparatus, equipment, or facilities used in electrical work.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the conditions under which unlicensed individuals may perform electrical work, emphasizing that they must be registered and work under the direct supervision of a licensed individual. It also stipulates that licensed individuals can supervise a limited number of unlicensed individuals, with specific ratios for different types of work. The bill mandates that contractors employing unlicensed individuals maintain records of compliance and allows the department to review these records. Overall, the changes aim to enhance the regulation and oversight of electrical work in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326B.33