The bill revises laws related to apprenticeship programs in the electrical trade in Montana. It allows for the completion of either an approved apprenticeship program or a substantially equivalent program as a qualification for obtaining a journeyman or residential electrician's license. The bill amends Section 37-68-305 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include new definitions and qualifications for applicants. Specifically, it removes the requirement for completion of a training program conducted by a bona fide union or trade association and introduces the option for applicants to demonstrate their qualifications through substantial equivalent programs.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions of "electrical maintenance" and "legally obtained practical experience," ensuring that the experience must be in accordance with the laws and rules of the jurisdiction where it was obtained. It also specifies that experience gained during an incomplete apprenticeship does not count towards the required qualifications. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-68-305