This bill amends Section 37-68-305 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the qualifications for obtaining a journeyman or residential electrician's license. It allows applicants to complete either an approved apprenticeship program or a substantially equivalent program in the electrical trade. The bill removes the requirement for completion of a training program conducted by a bona fide union or trade association, streamlining the application process for potential electricians.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions related to "electrical maintenance" and "legally obtained practical experience," clarifying what constitutes acceptable experience for applicants. It specifies that practical experience must be obtained in accordance with the laws and rules of the jurisdiction where the experience was gained and excludes experience from incomplete apprenticeships. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-68-305
HB0497_1(1): 37-68-305
HB0497_1(2): 37-68-305
HB0497_1(3): 37-68-305
HB0497_1(4): 37-68-305
HB0497_1(5): 37-68-305
HB0497_1(6): 37-68-305
HB0497_1: 37-68-305
HB0497_X(1): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(10): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(2): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(3): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(4): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(5): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(6): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(7): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(8): 37-68-305
HB0497_X(9): 37-68-305
HB0497_X: 37-68-305