This bill amends and reenacts sections 43-35-21 and 43-35-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertain to the operations of the board of water well contractors. It allows the board to grant certification to water well contractors and related professionals from other states, provided they meet equivalent qualifications and pay the required fee. Notably, the requirement for applicants to furnish a bond as previously mandated in section 43-35-14 has been removed. Additionally, the bill establishes that each certificate holder must earn board-approved continuing education for certificate renewal, with the board tasked with creating an approval process for these courses.

Furthermore, the bill repeals several sections (43-35-11.1, 43-35-12, 43-35-13, 43-35-14, 43-35-16, and 43-35-17) of the North Dakota Century Code, which likely contained outdated or redundant provisions regarding the board's operations. The amendments aim to streamline the certification process and enhance the continuing education requirements for water well contractors, ensuring that they maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in their field.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 43-35-21, 43-35-23
PREFILED: 43-35-21, 43-35-23