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MT Code § 37-68-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-304. Master electricians -- application -- qualifications -- contents of examination -- fees

  37-68-304. Master electricians -- application -- qualifications -- contents of examination -- fees. (1) An applicant for a master electrician's license shall furnish written evidence of at least one of the following:   (a) being a graduate electrical engineer of an accredited college or university and having a minimum of 2,000 hours of legally obtained practical electrical experience; or   (b) having at least 8,000 hours of legally obtained journeyman level experience in planning, laying out, or supervising the installation and repair of wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat, and power.   (2) An applicant for a license as a master electrician shall file an application on a form furnished by the department, submit appropriate fees, and satisfactorily pass an examination prescribed by the board. The board shall notify each applicant that the evidence submitted with the applicant's application is sufficient to qualify to take the examination or that the evidence is insufficient and is rejected. If the application is rejected, the board shall set forth the reasons in the notice to the applicant.   (3) The examination must consist of at least 80 questions designed to fairly test the applicant's knowledge and the applicant's technical application skills in the following subjects:   (a) the national electric code; and   (b) board rules and applicable laws under Title 37.   (4) The board shall determine by rule the fees to be charged an applicant for each examination or reexamination. The fees must be commensurate with costs.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 275, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2807(1); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 245, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 196, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 111, Ch. 467, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 257, L. 2009.
MT Code § 37-68-306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-306. Repealed

  37-68-306. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 277, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2810; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 546, L. 1979.
MT Code § 37-68-307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-307. Repealed

  37-68-307. Repealed. Sec. 13, Ch. 257, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 275, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2807(3); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 546, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 31, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 492, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 196, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 113, Ch. 467, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-68-308 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-308. Licensure without examination of persons licensed locally

  37-68-308. Licensure without examination of persons licensed locally. The board may authorize the department to issue a license as a master electrician, journeyman electrician, or residential electrician to an applicant without written examination on satisfactory proof that the applicant has the qualifications to apply for a license under this chapter and is the holder of a valid license issued by a city or other political subdivision of this state which provides for the examination and licensing of electricians.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 278, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2811; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 546, L. 1979.
MT Code § 37-68-309 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-309. Repealed

  37-68-309. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 276, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2809.
MT Code § 37-68-310 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-310. Repealed

  37-68-310. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 14, L. 2019.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 275, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2807(4); amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 546, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 68, Ch. 345, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 31, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 113, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 124, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 492, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 271, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 114, Ch. 467, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-68-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-311. Application fee -- license fee

  37-68-311. Application fee -- license fee. (1) Master electricians and journeyman or residential electricians installing or intending to install for hire electric wiring or equipment to convey electric current or apparatus to be operated by electric current shall apply for a license to the department. The application must be on a form furnished by the department and must be accompanied by an application fee set by the board. The forms must state the applicant's full name and address, the extent of work experience, and other information required by the board. If the applicant has complied with the rules adopted by the board and, being qualified, has successfully completed the examination, the department shall issue the proper license to the applicant.   (2) In addition to the temporary permits authorized in 37-1-305, the board may, in accordance with criteria determined by the board, issue a second temporary practice permit for a person who fails the first license examination and who submits a temporary practice permit fee with a request for a second temporary practice permit to the board stating that the person intends to retake the license examination within 3 months of failing the first examination.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 280, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2815; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 546, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 31, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 203, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 196, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 257, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 14, L. 2015.
MT Code § 37-68-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-312. Electrical contractor's license -- application -- fees

  37-68-312. Electrical contractor's license -- application -- fees. Each electrical contractor shall, on or before the date set by department rule, file with the department an application together with the appropriate fees for each firm operated by the electrical contractor in this state.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 279, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2814; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 546, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 31, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 125, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 115, Ch. 467, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-68-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-313. Reasonable fees -- deposit of fees and fines collected

  37-68-313. Reasonable fees -- deposit of fees and fines collected. (1) All fees established by the board under this chapter must be reasonably related to the respective program costs. Fees collected by the department under this chapter must be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the board.   (2) Fines collected under this chapter must be deposited in the state general fund.   History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 282, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2819; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 546, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 402, L. 1999.
MT Code § 37-68-314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-314. Repealed

  37-68-314. Repealed. Sec. 13, Ch. 257, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 332, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 245, L. 1987.
MT Code § 37-68-315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-315. Presentation of license

  37-68-315. Presentation of license. (1) An employee of a private or public employment agency or labor union, a building code compliance inspector, an employee of the department, a person who is professionally responsible for a job site, or an electrician licensed under this chapter has the right to ask a person who is working at a jobsite doing work that requires an electrician's license to present the person's license. If the person performing the work is unable to furnish the person's license, the requesting person may report that fact to the board or the department.   (2) An employee of the department may issue a citation to and collect a fine, as provided in 37-68-316, from a person at a jobsite where the person is performing electrical work if the person fails to display an electrician's license at the request of the department employee.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 368, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 402, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 257, L. 2009.
MT Code § 37-68-316 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-316. Citation and fine for failure to display license

  37-68-316. Citation and fine for failure to display license. (1) A citation for failure to display an electrician's license or proof of licensure issued by an employee of the department must include:   (a) the time and date on which the citation is issued;   (b) the name, address, mailing address, and signature of the person to whom the citation is issued;   (c) reference to the statutory authority to issue the citation;   (d) the name, title, affiliation, and signature of the person issuing the citation;   (e) information explaining the procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the fine or to demonstrate proof of licensure; and   (f) the amount of the applicable fine.   (2) The applicable civil fines for failing to display a license or proof of licensure are as follows:   (a) $100 for the first offense, unless the provisions of subsection (4)(b) apply;   (b) $250 for the second offense; and   (c) $500 for the third and any subsequent offense.   (3) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. The person issuing the citation is responsible for determining, by means of an up-to-date list or through telephone or other communication with the board office, whether the citation being issued is for a first, second, or subsequent offense.   (4) (a) The person who issues the citation is authorized to collect the fine, but the person who is issued a citation may pay the fine to the appropriate authority identified on the citation within 5 business days of the date of issuance.   (b) The board may not impose a fine for a first offense on a licensee who produces proof of licensure to the department within 5 days of the citation. In other cases, the board may, upon finding that the person has demonstrated acceptable proof of licensure, waive or refund the fine.   (5) A person who refuses to sign and accept a citation commits a misdemeanor, punishable in the same manner as provided in 37-1-318.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 402, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 90, L. 2015.
MT Code § 37-68-317 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-317. through 37-68-320 reserved

  37-68-317 through 37-68-320 reserved.
MT Code § 37-68-321 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-321. Repealed

  37-68-321. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 272, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 453, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2805(2)(d); amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 546, L. 1979.
MT Code § 37-68-322 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 68. Electricians and Electrical Safety|Part 3. Licensing|37-68-322. Penalty

  37-68-322. Penalty. (1) (a) A person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter may upon conviction of a violation be punished by a fine of not more than $750, by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 6 months, by revocation of the license, or by any combination of the fine, imprisonment, and revocation.   (b) If a corporation or other business entity violates any provision of this chapter, it may be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.   (2) Any officer or agent of a corporation or other business entity or member or agent of a partnership or association who knowingly and personally participates in or is an accessory to any violation of this chapter by the corporation, other business entity, partnership, or association is subject to the penalties prescribed in subsection (1)(a).   (3) A violation of this chapter is a continuing violation, and the statute of limitations is tolled until the violation ceases. The county attorney shall, upon request of the board, prosecute any violation of the licensing requirements of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 148, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2820; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 31, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 257, L. 2009.
MT Code § 37-69-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 1. General|37-69-101. Definitions

  37-69-101. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Board" means the board of plumbers provided for in 2-15-1765.   (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 17.   (3) "Drainage system" means all the piping inside the walls of a building that conveys sewage or other liquid wastes outside the building to the building sewer but that does not extend more than 2 feet outside the building way.   (4) "Field of plumbing" means the business, trade, or work having to do with the installation, removal, alteration, or repair of plumbing and drainage systems or parts of plumbing and drainage systems.   (5) "Journeyman plumber" means a person who is authorized to make installation of all sanitary plumbing and potable water supply piping and appliances connected to the plumbing and piping.   (6) "Master plumber" means a person who is authorized by this chapter to plan, estimate, bid, contract for, and supervise plumbing work and who may do the work of a journeyman plumber.   (7) (a) "Plumbing system" means all potable water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and traps, drainage and vent pipes, and building drains, including their respective joints and connections, devices, receptacles, and appurtenances within the property lines of any premises, up to 20 feet beyond the building foundation line, and includes potable water piping, water heaters, and vents for the premises.   (b) The term does not include water services installed and maintained by water districts or water user associations in which water service is installed by any qualified person appointed or hired by the administrative authority of the water system.   (8) "Public sewer system" means any common sewer carrying liquid wastes from two or more dwellings or any other facility that serves the public.   (9) "Public water supply" means any community well, water hauler for cisterns, water bottling plant, water dispenser, or other water supply that serves 10 or more families or 25 or more persons on a regular and continuous basis.   History: En. 66-2401.1 by Sec. 227, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 497, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2401.1; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 549, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 661, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 152, Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 37-69-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 1. General|37-69-103. No penalty for hiring unlicensed plumber

  37-69-103. No penalty for hiring unlicensed plumber. This chapter may not be construed as imposing a penalty on any unlicensed person for hiring or contracting with an unlicensed person to do work in the field of plumbing. However, a person who engages in the field of plumbing at a time when the person is not licensed is subject to the penalties imposed by this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 251, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 497, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2415; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 22, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1453, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 37-69-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 2. Board of Plumbers|37-69-201. Presiding officer

  37-69-201. Presiding officer. The board shall annually select a presiding officer from its members.   History: (1)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 251, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 235, Ch. 350, L. 1974; Sec. 66-2414, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 9, Ch. 203, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 234, Ch. 350, L. 1974; Sec. 66-2409, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2409(1), 66-2414(part); amd. Sec. 73, Ch. 492, L. 2001.
MT Code § 37-69-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 2. Board of Plumbers|37-69-202. Rulemaking power -- records

  37-69-202. Rulemaking power -- records. (1) The board may adopt rules necessary to carry out this chapter.   (2) The board shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business, and the department shall keep a record of the board's official actions.   History: (1)En. Sec. 9, Ch. 203, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 234, Ch. 350, L. 1974; Sec. 66-2409, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 251, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 235, Ch. 350, L. 1974; Sec. 66-2414, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2409(2), 66-2414(part).
MT Code § 37-69-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 2. Board of Plumbers|37-69-203. Compensation of board members -- expenses

  37-69-203. Compensation of board members -- expenses. A member of the board is entitled to compensation and travel expenses as provided for in 37-1-133.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 203, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 251, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 185, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 143, Ch. 147, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 186, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 229, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 439, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 497, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2403(1); amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 474, L. 1981.
MT Code § 37-69-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 3. Licensing|37-69-301. License required

  37-69-301. License required. (1) Except as provided in 37-69-102, a person working at the field of plumbing in this state, either as a master plumber or as a journeyman plumber, shall first obtain a license as provided in Title 37, chapter 69, part 3.   (2) A person who receives a license under the provisions of this chapter shall carry the license, or proof of licensure, at all times while working on a job site and performing work that requires a license. Acceptable proof of licensure must be determined by the board and made known by the department to each licensee when a license is issued.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 203, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 185, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 497, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2401(1); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 661, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 361, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 402, L. 1999.
MT Code § 37-69-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 3. Licensing|37-69-302. Repealed

  37-69-302. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 14, L. 2015.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 203, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 232, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 497, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2406.
MT Code § 37-69-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 3. Licensing|37-69-303. Application -- contents -- requirements

  37-69-303. Application -- contents -- requirements. A person, firm, or corporation desiring to engage in or work in the field of plumbing in this state, either as a master plumber or as a journeyman plumber, shall make application to the department by filing a written application stating the applicant's place of residence, age, and experience and the place where the applicant has acquired experience and must at a time and place designated by the board be examined as to the qualifications for a license.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 203, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 230, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 497, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2404(part); amd. Sec. 1454, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 37-69-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 69. Plumbers|Part 3. Licensing|37-69-304. Qualifications of applicants for journeyman plumber's license -- restriction on authority

  37-69-304. Qualifications of applicants for journeyman plumber's license -- restriction on authority. (1) The following requirements must be met by applicants for a journeyman plumber's license:  (a) a specific record of 5 years of legally obtained experience in the field of plumbing. This experience requirement may be fulfilled by:   (i) working 5 years in a major phase of the plumbing business, verified by time or pay records; or   (ii) completing an apprenticeship program meeting the standards set by the department or the United States department of labor, bureau of apprenticeship. Credit toward this experience requirement may be given for time spent attending an accredited trade or other school specializing in training of value in the field of plumbing and approved by the board.   (b) satisfactory completion of a written examination prescribed by the board and conducted by the department, subject to 37-1-101(4), testing the applicant's knowledge of techniques and methods employed in the field of plumbing and, if required by the board, a practical demonstration establishing competence in the special skills required in the field of plumbing.   (2) A licensed journeyman plumber may perform work only in the employment of a licensed master plumber unless otherwise permitted by rule of the board. Performing work in the employment of a licensed master plumber means the licensed master plumber shall observe the journeyman plumber's work at different times over the course of employment and for different levels of plumbing work.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 203, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 186, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 228, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 497, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 101, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2402(2), (3); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 10, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 196, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 116, Ch. 467, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 90, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 420, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 67, L. 2021.