<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>modifying certain license fees;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>326B.133, subdivisions 1, 3, 8, 11, by adding subdivisions; 326B.197; 326B.33, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>subdivisions 18, 20, 21; 326B.42, by adding subdivisions; 326B.44; 326B.46, as <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>amended; 326B.47; 326B.475, subdivision 2; 326B.50, by adding subdivisions; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>326B.54; 326B.55, as amended if enacted; 326B.56, as amended; 326B.805, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>subdivision 6; 326B.83, subdivisions 1, 3, 6; 326B.865; 326B.921, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>2, 4, 7; 326B.922; 326B.978, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 327B.04, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, sections 326B.33, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>subdivision 19; 326B.475, subdivision 4; 326B.49, subdivision 1; 326B.58; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>326B.815, subdivision 1; 326B.86, subdivision 1; 326B.94, subdivision 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>326B.986, subdivision 5; 327B.04, subdivisions 7, 7a, 8; 327B.041; proposing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B; repealing Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>Statutes 2008, sections 326B.133, subdivisions 9, 10; 326B.37, subdivision 13; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>326B.475, subdivisions 5, 6; 326B.56, subdivision 3; 326B.885, subdivisions 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>4; 326B.976; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.56, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>4; Minnesota Rules, parts 1301.0500; 1301.0900; 1301.1100, subparts 2, 3, 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>1350.7200, subpart 3; 1350.8000, subpart 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>    Section 1. <b>[326B.091] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Applicability.</b> For purposes of sections 326B.091 to 326B.098, the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Applicant.</b> "Applicant" means a person who has submitted to the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>department an application for a license.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>    Subd. 3. <b>License.</b> "License" means any registration, certification, or other form <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>of approval authorized by chapters 326B and 327B to be issued by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>or department as a condition of doing business or conducting a trade, profession, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>or occupation in Minnesota. License includes specifically but not exclusively an <br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>authorization issued by the commissioner or department: to perform electrical work, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>plumbing or water conditioning work, high pressure piping work, or residential building <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>work of a residential contractor, residential remodeler, or residential roofer; to install <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>manufactured housing; to serve as a building official; or to operate a boiler or boat.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Licensee.</b> "Licensee" means the person named on the license as the person <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>authorized to do business or conduct the trade, profession, or occupation in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Notification date.</b> "Notification date" means the date of the written <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>notification from the department to an applicant that the applicant is qualified to take the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>examination required for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Renewal deadline.</b> "Renewal deadline," when used with respect to a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>license, means 30 days before the date that the license expires.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[326B.092] FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Licenses requiring examination administered by commissioner.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>(a) If the applicant for a license must pass an examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>commissioner in order to obtain the license, then the application for the initial license <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>must be accompanied by an application and examination fee of $50, which is separate <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>from the license fee. The license fee is due after the applicant passes the examination <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>and before the license is issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>(b) If the applicant for a Minnesota license holds a license in another state and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>is seeking Minnesota licensure without examination based on reciprocity, then the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>application for the Minnesota license must be accompanied by the application and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>examination fee of $50, which is separate from the license fee. If the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>approves the application, then the license fee is due before the license is issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Licenses not requiring examination administered by commissioner.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>If the applicant for a license is not required to pass an examination in order to obtain the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>license, or is required to pass an examination that is not administered by the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>then the license fee must accompany the application for the license. If the application is <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>for a license issued under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 and is not an application for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>license renewal, then the contractor recovery fund fee required under section 326B.89, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>subdivision 3, is due after the department has determined that the applicant meets the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>qualifications for licensing and before the license is issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Late fee.</b> The department must receive a complete application for license <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>renewal by the renewal deadline but not more than 90 days before the renewal deadline. If <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>the department receives a renewal application after the expiration of the license, then the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>renewal application must be accompanied by a late fee equal to one-half of the license <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>renewal fee; except that, for the purpose of calculating the late fee only, the license <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>renewal fee shall not include any contractor recovery fund fee required by section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>326B.89, subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Lapsed licensed fee.</b> If the department receives a renewal application <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>within two years after expiration of the license, the renewal application must be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>accompanied by all license renewal fees to cover the period that the license was expired, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>plus the late fee described in subdivision 3 and the license renewal fee for the current <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>renewal period.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Insufficient fees.</b> If the applicant does not include all required fees with <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>the application, then the application will be incomplete and the department will notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>applicant of the amount of the deficiency.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Fees nonrefundable.</b> Application and examination fees, license fees, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>license renewal fees, and late fees are nonrefundable except for:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>(1) license renewal fees received more than two years after expiration of the license, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>as described in section 326B.094, subdivision 2;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>(2) any overpayment of fees; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>(3) if the license is not renewed, the contractor recovery fund fee and any additional <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>assessment paid under subdivision 7, paragraph (e).<br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>    Subd. 7. <b>License fees and license renewal fees.</b> (a) The license fee for each license <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>except a renewed license shall be the base license fee plus any applicable board fee, as <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>set forth in this subdivision. The license renewal fee for each renewed license is the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>base license fee plus any applicable board fee, continuing education fee, and contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>recovery fund fee and additional assessment, as set forth in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>(b) For purposes of this section, "license duration" means the number of years for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>which the license is issued except that:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>(1) if the initial license is not issued for a whole number of years, the license duration <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>shall be rounded up to the next whole number; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>(2) if the department receives an application for license renewal after the renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>deadline, license duration means the number of years for which the renewed license would <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>have been issued if the renewal application had been submitted on time and all other <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>requirements for renewal had been met.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>(c) The base license fee shall depend on whether the license is classified as an entry <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>level, master, journeyman, or business license, and on the license duration.  The base <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>license fee shall be: <br/>
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<td><a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td>License Classification<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="2">License Duration <br/>
</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>1 Year<br/>
</td>
<td>2 Years<br/>
</td>
<td>3 Years<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.36"></a><var>3.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Entry level<br/>
</td>
<td>$10<br/>
</td>
<td>$20<br/>
</td>
<td>$30<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Journeyman<br/>
</td>
<td>$20<br/>
</td>
<td>$40<br/>
</td>
<td>$60<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Master<br/>
</td>
<td>$40<br/>
</td>
<td>$80<br/>
</td>
<td>$120<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Business<br/>
</td>
<td>$80<br/>
</td>
<td>$160<br/>
</td>
<td>$240<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>(d) If there is a continuing education requirement for renewal of the license, then <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>a continuing education fee must be included in the renewal license fee.  The continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>education fee for all license classifications shall be:  $10 if the renewal license duration is <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>one year; $20 if the renewal license duration is two years; and $30 if the renewal license <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>duration is three years.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>(e) If the license is issued under sections 326B.31 to 326B.59 or 326B.90 to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>326B.93, then a board fee must be included in the license fee and the renewal license fee. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>The board fee for all license classifications shall be: $4 if the license duration is one year; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>$8 if the license duration is two years; and $12 if the license duration is three years.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>(f) If the application is for the renewal of a license issued under sections 326B.802 <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>to 326B.885, then the contractor recovery fund fee required under section 326B.89, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>subdivision 3, and any additional assessment required under section 326B.89, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>16, must be included in the license renewal fee.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[326B.093] LICENSES REQUIRING EXAMINATION ADMINISTERED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var><b>BY COMMISSIONER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Qualifications for examination.</b> If the applicant for a license must <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>pass an examination administered by the commissioner in order to obtain the license, then <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>the applicant's complete application must demonstrate that the applicant is qualified to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>take the examination. The applicant is qualified to take the examination if the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>meets all requirements for the license except for passing the examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Not qualified for examination.</b> If the applicant is not qualified to take <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>the examination, then the commissioner must deny the application. The applicant may <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>subsequently submit another application, accompanied by the required fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Taking the examination.</b> If the applicant is qualified to take the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>examination, then the department must notify the applicant, and the applicant may <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>schedule a time to take the examination within one year after the notification date. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>applicant does not take the examination at the scheduled time, the applicant may, one <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>time only, reschedule a time to take the examination on a date within one year after the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>notification date. If the applicant fails to take the examination within one year after the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>notification date, the commissioner must deny the application and the applicant forfeits the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>application/examination fee. The applicant may subsequently submit another application, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>accompanied by the required application/examination fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Examination results.</b> If the applicant receives a passing score on the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>examination and meets all other requirements for licensure, the commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>approve the application and notify the applicant of the approval within 60 days of the date <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>of the passing score. The applicant must, within 90 days after the notification of approval, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>pay the license fee. Upon receipt of the license fee, the commissioner must issue the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>license. If the applicant does not pay the license fee within 90 days after the notification <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>of approval, the commissioner will rescind the approval and must deny the application. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>If the applicant does not receive a passing score on the examination, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>must deny the application. If the application is denied because of the applicant's failure <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>to receive a passing score on the examination, then the applicant cannot submit a new <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>application for the license until at least 30 days after the notification of denial.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[326B.094] RENEWAL OF LICENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Expiration of licenses.</b> Unless and until the department or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>commissioner issues a renewal of a license, the license expires on the expiration date <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>printed on the license. While the license is expired, the licensee cannot perform the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>activities authorized by the license.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Availability of renewal.</b> A licensee may apply to renew a license no later <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>than two years after the expiration of the license. If the department receives a complete <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>renewal application no later than two years after the expiration of the license, then the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>department must approve or deny the renewal application within 60 days of receiving the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>complete renewal application. If the department receives a renewal application more than <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>two years after the expiration of the license, the department must return the renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>license fee to the applicant without approving or denying the application. If the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>wishes to obtain a valid license more than two years after expiration of the license, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>licensee must apply for a new license.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Deadline for avoiding license expiration.</b> The department must receive <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>a complete application to renew a license no later than the renewal deadline. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>department does not receive a complete application by the renewal deadline, the license <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>may expire before the department has either approved or denied the renewal application.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[326B.095] INCOMPLETE LICENSE APPLICATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>This section applies to both applications for initial licenses and license renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>applications. If the department determines that an application is incomplete, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>department must notify the applicant of the deficiencies that must be corrected in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>order to complete the application. If the applicant wishes to complete the application, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>the department must receive the completed application within 90 days after the date <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>the department mailed or delivered the incomplete application to the applicant. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>department does not receive the completed application by this deadline, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>must deny the application and the applicant will forfeit all fees except as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>in section 326B.092, subdivision 6. If the application is for license renewal and the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>department receives the corrected application after the license has expired, then the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>corrected application must be accompanied by the late fee.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[326B.096] REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Reinstatement after revocation.</b> (a) If a license is revoked under <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>this chapter and if an applicant for a license needs to pass an examination administered by <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>the commissioner before becoming licensed, then, in order to have the license reinstated, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>the person who holds the revoked license must:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>(1) retake the examination and achieve a passing score; and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>(2) meet all other requirements for an initial license, including payment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>application and examination fee and the license fee. The person holding the revoked <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>license is not eligible for Minnesota licensure without examination based on reciprocity.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>(b) If a license is revoked under a chapter other than this chapter, then, in order to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>have the license reinstated, the person who holds the revoked license must:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>(1) apply for reinstatement to the commissioner no later than two years after the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>effective date of the revocation;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>(2) pay a $100 reinstatement application fee and any applicable renewal license <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>fee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>(3) meet all applicable requirements for licensure, except that, unless required by the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>order revoking the license, the applicant does not need to retake any examination and does <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>not need to repay a license fee that was paid before the revocation.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Reinstatement after suspension.</b> If a license is suspended, then, in order <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>to have the license reinstated, the person who holds the suspended license must:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>(1) apply for reinstatement to the commissioner no later than two years after the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>completion of the suspension period;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>(2) pay a $100 reinstatement application fee and any applicable renewal license <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>fee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>(3) meet all applicable requirements for licensure, except that, unless required by the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>order suspending the license, the applicant does not need to retake any examination and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>does not need to repay a license fee that was paid before the suspension.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Reinstatement after voluntary termination.</b> A licensee who is not an <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>individual may voluntarily terminate a license issued to the person under this chapter. If a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>licensee has voluntarily terminated a license under this subdivision, then, in order to have <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>the license reinstated, the person who holds the terminated license must:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>(1) apply for reinstatement to the commissioner no later than the date that the license <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>would have expired if it had not been terminated;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>(2) pay a $100 reinstatement application fee and any applicable renewal license <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>fee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>(3) meet all applicable requirements for licensure, except that the applicant does not <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>need to repay a license fee that was paid before the termination.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>    Sec. 7. <b>[326B.097] PROHIBITION OF TRANSFER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>A licensee shall not transfer or sell any license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>    Sec. 8. <b>[326B.098] CONTINUING EDUCATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Applicability.</b> This section applies to seminars offered by <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>the department for the purpose of allowing licensees to meet continuing education <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>requirements for license renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Rescheduling.</b>  An individual who is registered with the department to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>attend a seminar may reschedule one time only, to attend the same seminar on a date <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>within one year after the date of the seminar the individual was registered to attend.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Fees nonrefundable.</b> All seminar fees paid to the department are <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>nonrefundable except for any overpayment of fees.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.133, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>Designation.</b>  Each municipality shall designate a building official to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>administer the code. A municipality may designate no more than one building official <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>responsible for code administration defined by each certification category established in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>rule created by statute or rule. Two or more municipalities may combine in the designation <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>of a building official for the purpose of administering the provisions of the code within <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>their communities. In those municipalities for which no building officials have been <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>designated, the state building official may use whichever state employees are necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>perform the duties of the building official until the municipality makes a temporary or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>permanent designation. All costs incurred by virtue of these services rendered by state <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>employees must be borne by the involved municipality and receipts arising from these <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>services must be paid to the commissioner. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.133, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Application; renewal; fees; expiration.</b> (a) An applicant for certification <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>shall submit a completed application on a form approved by the commissioner to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>department. The commissioner shall review applications for compliance with the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>requirements established by rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>(b) Application for initial certification or renewal certification as a building official, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>building official-limited, or accessibility specialist shall be according to this section and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>sections 326B.092 to 326B.095.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>(c) Fees shall be paid to the department according to section 326B.092.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>(d) Unless revoked or suspended under this chapter, all certifications issued or <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>renewed under this section expire two years from the date of original issuance and every <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>two years thereafter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.133, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>    Subd. 3.  <b>Certification</b><b> criteria</b><b>.</b> The commissioner shall by rule establish <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>certification criteria as proof of qualification pursuant to subdivision 2. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>may: <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>    (1) develop and administer written and practical examinations to determine if a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>person is qualified pursuant to subdivision 2 to be a building official; <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>    (2) accept documentation of successful completion of testing programs developed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>and administered by nationally recognized testing agencies, as proof of qualification <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>pursuant to subdivision 2; or <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>    (3) determine qualifications by satisfactory completion of clause (2) and a mandatory <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>training program developed or approved by the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>    Upon a determination of qualification under clause (1), (2), or (3), the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>shall issue a certificate to the building official stating that the official is certified. Each <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>person applying for examination and certification pursuant to this section shall pay a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>nonrefundable fee of $70. The commissioner or a designee may establish categories of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>certification that will recognize the varying complexities of code enforcement in the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>municipalities within the state. The commissioner shall provide educational programs <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>designed to train and assist building officials in carrying out their responsibilities. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.133, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Certification categories.</b> (a) If a municipality has adopted or adopts <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>the State Building Code, the responsibilities for code administration and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>are under the authority of its designated building official or the certified building <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>official-limited.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>(b) Certified building official. This certification is identified as "certified building <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>official" on the certificate card. This certification is granted to an individual who has met <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>the certified building official requirements established by rule and passed the written <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>examination prepared by the state. A person with this certification may serve as the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>designated building official for any municipality. For the purposes of calculating fees <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>under section 326B.092, certification as a building official is a master license.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>(c) Certified building official-limited. This certification is identified as "certified <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>building official-limited" on the certification card. This certification is granted to an <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>individual who has met the certified building official-limited requirements established by <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>rule and passed the written examination prepared by the state. An individual with this <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>certification may perform code administration for one- and two-family dwellings, their <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>accessory structures, and "exempt classes of buildings" as provided in Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>part 1800.5000, of the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, and "facilities for persons with physical <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>disabilities" that are governed by the State Building Code. Subject to the limitations of the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>building official-limited certification, an individual with this certification may serve as <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>the designated building official for any municipality. Code administration for all other <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>buildings must be performed by a certified building official as defined in paragraph (a). A <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>certified building official-limited may conduct inspections for other structures regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>by the State Building Code under the direction of a designated certified building official or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>the state building official.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>Subject to all other certification requirements, as of January 1, 2012, valid Class I <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>certifications shall be included in the certified building official-limited category upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>next immediate renewal. For the purposes of calculating fees under section 326B.092, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>certification as a building official-limited is a journeyman license.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>(d) Accessibility specialist. This certification is identified as accessibility specialist <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>on the certification card. This certification is granted to an individual who has met <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>the "accessibility specialist" requirements established by rule and passed the written <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>examination prepared by the state. An individual with this classification is limited to the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>administration of those provisions of the State Building Code that provide access for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>persons with disabilities. For the purposes of calculating fees under section 326B.092, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.36"></a><var>9.36</var>certification as an accessibility specialist is a journeyman license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.133, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>    Subd. 8.  <b>Continuing education</b><b> requirements; extension of time</b><b>.</b> (a) This <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>subdivision establishes the number of continuing education units required within each <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>two-year certification period.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>A certified building official shall accumulate 16 continuing education units in any <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>education program that is approved under Minnesota Rules, part 1301.1000.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>A certified building official-limited shall, in each year of the initial two-year <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>certification period, accumulate eight continuing education units in any education program <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>that is approved under Minnesota Rules, part 1301.1000. Continuing education units <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>shall be reported annually during the initial two-year certification period by the method <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>established in rule. A certified building official-limited shall accumulate 16 continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>education units for each two-year certification period thereafter in any education program <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>that is approved under Minnesota Rules, part 1301.1000.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>An accessibility specialist must accumulate four continuing education units in any <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>of the programs described in Minnesota Rules, part 1301.1000, subpart 1 or 2. The four <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>units must be for courses relating to building accessibility, plan review, field inspection, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>or building code administration.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>Continuing education programs may be approved as established in rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>    (b) Subject to sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.101</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.194</statute_ref>, the commissioner may by rule <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>establish or approve continuing education programs for certified building officials dealing <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>with matters of building code administration, inspection, and enforcement. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>    Each person certified as a building official for the state must satisfactorily complete <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>applicable educational programs established or approved by the commissioner to retain <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>renew certification.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>(c) The state building official may grant an extension of time to comply with <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>continuing education requirements if the certificate holder requesting the extension of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>time shows cause for the extension. The request for the extension must be in writing. For <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>purposes of this section, the certificate holder's current certification effective dates shall <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>remain the same. The extension does not relieve the certificate holder from complying <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>with the continuing education requirements for the next two-year period.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.133, subdivision 11, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>    Subd. 11.  <b>Failure to renew.</b> An individual who has failed to make a timely <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>application for renewal of a certificate is not certified and must not serve as the designated <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>building official for any municipality, or a certified building official, a certified building <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>official-limited, or an accessibility specialist until a renewed certificate has been issued by <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>the commissioner. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.197, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var><b>326B.197 BOND REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTORS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>    (a) A person contracting to do gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>fuel burning, or refrigeration work must give and maintain bond to the state in the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>of $25,000 for all work entered into within the state. The bond must be for the benefit of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>persons suffering financial loss by reason of the contractor's failure to comply with the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>requirements of the State Mechanical Code. A bond given to the state must be filed with <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>the commissioner of labor and industry and is in lieu of all other bonds to any political <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>subdivision required for work covered by this section. The bond must be written by a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>corporate surety licensed to do business in the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>    (b) The commissioner of labor and industry may charge each person giving bond <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>under this section an annual a biennial bond filing fee of $15 $100. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.33, subdivision 18, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>    Subd. 18. <b>Examination.</b> In addition to the other requirements described in this <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>section and sections 326B.091 to 326B.098, and except as provided in subdivision 20, as a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>precondition to issuance of a personal license, each applicant must pass a written or oral <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>examination developed and administered by the commissioner to ensure the competence of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>each applicant for license. An oral examination shall be administered only to an applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>who furnishes a written statement from a certified teacher or other professional, trained in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>the area of reading disabilities stating that the applicant has a specific reading disability <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>which would prevent the applicant from performing satisfactorily on a written test. The <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>oral examination shall be structured so that an applicant who passes the examination <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>will not impair the applicant's own safety or that of others while acting as a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>individual. No individual failing an examination may retake it for six months thereafter, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>but within such six months the individual may take an examination for a lesser grade of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>license. Any individual failing to renew a personal license for two years or more after its <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>expiration, and any licensee whose personal license is revoked under this chapter, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>be required to retake the examination before being issued a new license. An individual <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>whose personal license is revoked under any other chapter is not required to retake the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>examination before being issued a new license, unless the personal license was revoked <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>two years or more before the commissioner received the completed application for a new <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>license. A licensee whose personal license is suspended for any reason is not required to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>retake the examination before the personal license is reinstated, unless the personal license <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>has not been reinstated within two years after the suspension began.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>    An applicant for a personal license shall submit to the commissioner an application <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>and examination fee at the time of application. Upon approval of the application, the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>commissioner shall schedule the applicant for the next available examination, which shall <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>be held within 60 days. The applicant shall be allowed one opportunity to reschedule <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>an examination without being required to submit another application and examination <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>fee. Additionally, an applicant who fails an examination, or whose application was not <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>approved, shall submit another application and examination fee.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.33, subdivision 19, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>    Subd. 19. <b>License, registration, and renewal fees; expiration.</b>  (a) Unless <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>revoked or suspended under this chapter, all licenses issued or renewed under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>expire on the date specified in this subdivision. Master licenses expire March 1 of each <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>odd-numbered year after issuance or renewal. Electrical contractor licenses expire March <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>1 of each even-numbered year after issuance or renewal. Technology system contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>licenses expire August 1 of each even-numbered year after issuance or renewal. All <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>other personal licenses expire two years from the date of original issuance and every two <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>years thereafter. Registrations of unlicensed individuals expire one year from the date of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>original issuance and every year thereafter.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>    (b) Fees for application and examination, and for the original issuance and each <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>subsequent renewal, are:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>    (1) For each personal license application and examination: $35;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>    (2) For original issuance and each subsequent renewal of:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>    Class A Master or master special electrician, including master elevator constructor: <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>$40 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>    Class B Master: $25 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>    Power Limited Technician: $15 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>    Class A Journeyman, Class B Journeyman, Installer, Elevator Constructor, Lineman, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>or Maintenance Electrician other than master special electrician: $15 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>    Contractor: $100 per year;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>    Unlicensed individual registration: $15 per year.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>    (c) If any new license is issued in accordance with this subdivision for less than two <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>years, the fee for the license shall be prorated on an annual basis.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    (d) A license fee may not be refunded after a license is issued or renewed. However, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>if the fee paid for a license was not prorated in accordance with this subdivision, the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>amount of the overpayment shall be refunded.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>    (e) Any contractor who seeks reissuance of a license after it has been revoked or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>suspended under this chapter shall submit a reissuance fee of $100 before the license is <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>reinstated.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>    (f) An individual or contractor who fails to renew a license before 30 days after the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>expiration or registration of the license must submit a late fee equal to one year's license <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>fee in addition to the full renewal fee. Fees for renewed licenses or registrations are not <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>prorated. An individual or contractor that fails to renew a license or registration by the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>expiration date is unlicensed until the license or registration is renewed.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>(b) For purposes of calculating license fees and renewal license fees required under <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>section 326B.092:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>(1) the registration of an unlicensed individual under subdivision 12 shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>considered an entry level license;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>(2) the following licenses shall be considered journeyman licenses: Class A <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>journeyman electrician, Class B journeyman electrician, Class A installer, Class B installer, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>elevator constructor, lineman, maintenance electrician, and power limited technician;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>(3) the following licenses shall be considered master licenses: Class A master <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>electrician, Class B master electrician, and master elevator constructor; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>(4) the following licenses shall be considered business licenses: Class A electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>contractor, Class B electrical contractor, elevator contractor, and technology systems <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>contractor.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>(c) For each filing of a certificate of responsible person by an employer, the fee is <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>$100.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.33, subdivision 20, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>    Subd. 20. <b>Reciprocity.</b>  The commissioner may enter into reciprocity agreements <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>for personal licenses with another state if approved by the board. Once approved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>board, the commissioner may issue a personal license without requiring the applicant to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>pass an examination provided the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>    (a) submits an application under this section;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>    (b) pays the application and examination fee and license fee required under this <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>section 326B.092; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>    (c) holds a valid comparable license in the state participating in the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>    Agreements are subject to the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    (1) The parties to the agreement must administer a statewide licensing program that <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>includes examination and qualifying experience or training comparable to Minnesota's.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>    (2) The experience and training requirements under which an individual applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>qualified for examination in the qualifying state must be deemed equal to or greater than <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>required for an applicant making application in Minnesota at the time the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>acquired the license in the qualifying state.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>    (3) The applicant must have acquired the license in the qualifying state through an <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>examination deemed equivalent to the same class of license examination in Minnesota. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>A lesser class of license may be granted where the applicant has acquired a greater <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>class of license in the qualifying state and the applicant otherwise meets the conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>of this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>    (4) At the time of application, the applicant must hold a valid license in the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>qualifying state and have held the license continuously for at least one year before making <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>application in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>    (5) An applicant is not eligible for a license under this subdivision if the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>has failed the same or greater class of license examination in Minnesota, or if the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>applicant's license of the same or greater class has been revoked or suspended.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>    (6) An applicant who has failed to renew a personal license for two years or more <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>after its expiration is not eligible for a license under this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.19.0"></a><a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.33, subdivision 21, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>    Subd. 21.  <b>Exemptions from licensing.</b> (a) An individual who is a maintenance <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>electrician is not required to hold or obtain a license under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.31</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.399 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>if: <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>    (1) the individual is engaged in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>apparatus, and facilities that are owned or leased by the individual's employer and that are <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>located within the limits of property operated, maintained, and either owned or leased by <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>the individual's employer; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>    (2) the individual is supervised by: <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>    (i) the responsible master electrician for a contractor who has contracted with the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>individual's employer to provide services for which a contractor's license is required; or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>    (ii) a licensed master electrician, a licensed maintenance electrician, an electrical <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>engineer, or, if the maintenance and repair work is limited to technology circuits or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>systems work, a licensed power limited technician; and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>    (3) the individual's employer has filed on file with the commissioner a current <br/>
<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>certificate of responsible person, signed by the responsible master electrician of the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>contractor, the licensed master electrician, the licensed maintenance electrician, the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>electrical engineer, or the licensed power limited technician, and stating that the person <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>signing the certificate is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance and repair work <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>performed by the employer's employees complies with the Minnesota Electrical Act and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>the rules adopted under that act. The employer must pay a filing fee to file a certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>responsible person with the commissioner. The certificate shall expire two years from the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>date of filing. In order to maintain a current certificate of responsible person, the employer <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>must resubmit a certificate of responsible person, with a filing fee, no later than two years <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>from the date of the previous submittal.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>    (b) Employees of a licensed electrical or technology systems contractor or other <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>employer where provided with supervision by a master electrician in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>subdivision 1, or power limited technician in accordance with subdivision 7, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>(a), clause (1), are not required to hold a license under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.31</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.399 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>for the planning, laying out, installing, altering, and repairing of technology circuits or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>systems except planning, laying out, or installing: <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>    (1) in other than residential dwellings, class 2 or class 3 remote control circuits that <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>control circuits or systems other than class 2 or class 3, except circuits that interconnect <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>these systems through communication, alarm, and security systems are exempted from <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>this paragraph; <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>    (2) class 2 or class 3 circuits in electrical cabinets, enclosures, or devices containing <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>physically unprotected circuits other than class 2 or class 3; or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>    (3) technology circuits or systems in hazardous classified locations as covered by <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>chapter 5 of the National Electrical Code. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>    (c) Companies and their employees that plan, lay out, install, alter, or repair class <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>2 and class 3 remote control wiring associated with plug or cord and plug connected <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>appliances other than security or fire alarm systems installed in a residential dwelling are <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>not required to hold a license under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.31</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.399</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>    (d) Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors and their <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>employees are not required to hold or obtain a license under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.31</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.399 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>when performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or refrigeration work as described <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>326B.38</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>    (e) Employees of any electrical, communications, or railway utility, cable <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>communications company as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>238.02</statute_ref>, or a telephone company as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>237.01</statute_ref> or its employees, or of any independent contractor performing work <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>on behalf of any such utility, cable communications company, or telephone company, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.15.36"></a><var>15.36</var>not be required to hold a license under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.31</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.399</statute_ref>: <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    (1) while performing work on installations, materials, or equipment which are owned <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>or leased, and operated and maintained by such utility, cable communications company, or <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>telephone company in the exercise of its utility, antenna, or telephone function, and which <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>    (i) are used exclusively for the generation, transformation, distribution, transmission, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>or metering of electric current, or the operation of railway signals, or the transmission <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>of intelligence and do not have as a principal function the consumption or use of electric <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>current or provided service by or for the benefit of any person other than such utility, cable <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>communications company, or telephone company, and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>    (ii) are generally accessible only to employees of such utility, cable communications <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>company, or telephone company or persons acting under its control or direction, and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>    (iii) are not on the load side of the service point or point of entrance for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>communication systems; <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>    (2) while performing work on installations, materials, or equipment which are a part <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>of the street lighting operations of such utility; or <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>    (3) while installing or performing work on outdoor area lights which are directly <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>connected to a utility's distribution system and located upon the utility's distribution poles, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>and which are generally accessible only to employees of such utility or persons acting <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>under its control or direction. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>    (f) An owner shall not be required to hold or obtain a license under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.31 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>to 
         <statute_ref>326B.399</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.20.0"></a><a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.42, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Contractor.</b> "Contractor" means a person who performs or offers <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>to perform any plumbing work, with or without compensation, who is licensed as a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>contractor by the commissioner. Contractor includes plumbing contractors and restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>plumbing contractors.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.21.0"></a><a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.42, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Plumbing contractor.</b> "Plumbing contractor" means a licensed contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>whose responsible licensed plumber is a licensed master plumber.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.22.0"></a><a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.42, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Responsible licensed plumber.</b> A contractor's "responsible licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>plumber" means the licensed master plumber or licensed restricted master plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>designated in writing by the contractor in the contractor's license application, or in another <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>manner acceptable to the commissioner, as the individual responsible for the contractor's <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>compliance with sections 326B.41 to 326B.49, all rules adopted under these sections and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>sections 326B.50 to 326B.59, and all orders issued under section 326B.082.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.23.0"></a><a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.42, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Restricted plumbing contractor.</b> "Restricted plumbing contractor" <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>means a licensed contractor whose responsible licensed plumber is a licensed restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>master plumber.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.24.0"></a><a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.44, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var><b>326B.44 LOCAL REGULATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>     Any of the following entities may, by ordinance, adopt local regulations providing <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>for plumbing permits, approval of plans and specifications, and inspections of plumbing, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>which regulations are not in conflict with the plumbing code: any city having a system <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>of waterworks or sewerage, regardless of population; any town having a population of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>5,000 or more according to the last federal census, exclusive of any statutory cities <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>located therein; and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. No such entity shall prohibit <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>plumbers plumbing contractors licensed by the commissioner from engaging in or working <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>at the business of plumbing, except cities and statutory cities which, prior to April 21, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>1933, by ordinance required the licensing of plumbers. No such entity shall require any <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>person who engages in the business of plumbing to post a bond as a prerequisite for <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>engaging in the business of plumbing, except the bond to the state required under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>326B.46
         </statute_ref> and except any performance bond required under a contract with the person <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>for the performance of plumbing work for the entity. No such entity shall require any <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>person who engages in the business of plumbing to maintain public liability insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>as a prerequisite for engaging in the business of plumbing, except the insurance required <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>326B.46</statute_ref> and except any public liability insurance required under a contract <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>with the person for the performance of plumbing work for the entity. No city or town may <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>require a license for persons performing building sewer or water service installation who <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>have completed pipe laying training as prescribed by the commissioner of labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>industry. Any city by ordinance may prescribe regulations, reasonable standards, and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>inspections and grant permits to any person engaged in the business of installing water <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>softeners, who is not licensed as a master plumber or journeyman plumber contractor by <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>the commissioner, to connect water softening and water filtering equipment to private <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>residence water distribution systems, where provision has been previously made therefor <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>and openings left for that purpose or by use of cold water connections to a domestic <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>water heater; where it is not necessary to rearrange, make any extension or alteration of, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>or addition to any pipe, fixture or plumbing connected with the water system except to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>connect the water softener, and provided the connections so made comply with minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>standards prescribed by the Plumbing Board.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.25.0"></a><a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.46, as amended by Laws 2009, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>78, article 5, section 14, and chapter 109, section 13, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var><b>326B.46 LICENSING, BOND AND INSURANCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License required.</b> (a) No person individual shall engage in or work <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>at the business of a master plumber, restricted master plumber, journeyman plumber, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>and restricted journeyman plumber unless licensed to do so by the state commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>A license is not required for individuals performing building sewer or water service <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>installation who have completed pipe laying training as prescribed by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>of labor and industry. A master plumber may also work as a journeyman plumber, a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>restricted journeyman plumber, and a restricted master plumber. A journeyman plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>may also work as a restricted journeyman plumber. Anyone not so licensed may do <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>plumbing work which complies with the provisions of the minimum standards prescribed <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>by the Plumbing Board on premises or that part of premises owned and actually occupied <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>by the worker as a residence, unless otherwise forbidden to do so by a local ordinance.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>    (b) No person shall engage in the business of planning, superintending, or installing <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>plumbing or shall install plumbing in connection with the dealing in and selling of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>plumbing material and supplies unless at all times a licensed master plumber, or in cities <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>and towns with a population of fewer than 5,000 according to the last federal census, a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>restricted master plumber, who shall be responsible for proper installation, is in charge <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>of the plumbing work of the person, firm, or corporation.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>(c) Except as provided in subdivision 2, no person shall perform or offer to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>plumbing work with or without compensation unless the person obtains a contractor's <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>license. A contractor's license does not of itself qualify its holder to perform the plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>work authorized by holding a master, journeyman, restricted master, or restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>journeyman license.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Exemptions from licensing.</b> (a) An individual without a contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>license may do plumbing work on the individual's residence in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>subdivision 1, paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>(b) An individual who is an employee working on the maintenance and repair of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>plumbing equipment, apparatus, or facilities owned or leased by the individual's employer <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>and which is within the limits of property owned or leased, and operated or maintained by <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>the individual's employer, shall not be required to maintain a contractor license as long <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>as the employer has on file with the commissioner a current certificate of responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>person.  The certificate must be signed by the responsible master plumber or, in an area of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>the state that is not a city or town with a population of more than 5,000 according to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>last federal census, restricted master plumber, and must state that the person signing the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>certificate is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance and repair work performed by <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>the employer's employees comply with sections 326B.41 to 326B.49, all rules adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>under those sections and sections 326B.50 to 326B.59, and all orders issued under section <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>326B.082. The employer must pay a filing fee to file a certificate of responsible person <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>with the commissioner. The certificate shall expire two years from the date of filing. In <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>order to maintain a current certificate of responsible person, the employer must resubmit a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>certificate of responsible person, with a filing fee, no later than two years from the date of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>the previous submittal. The filing of the certificate of responsible person does not exempt <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>any employee of the employer from the requirements of this chapter regarding individual <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>licensing as a plumber or registration as a plumber's apprentice.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>(c) If a contractor employs a licensed plumber, the licensed plumber does not need a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>separate contractor license to perform plumbing work on behalf of the employer within <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>the scope of the licensed plumber's license.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>    Subd. 1b. <b>Employment of master plumber or restricted master plumber.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>Each contractor must designate a responsible licensed plumber, who shall be responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>for the performance of all plumbing work in accordance with sections 326B.41 to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>326B.49, all rules adopted under these sections and sections 326B.50 to 326B.59, and all <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>orders issued under section 326B.082. A plumbing contractor's responsible licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>plumber must be a master plumber. A restricted plumbing contractor's responsible licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>plumber must be a master plumber or a restricted master plumber. A plumbing contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>license authorizes the contractor to offer to perform and, through licensed and registered <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>individuals, to perform plumbing work in all areas of the state. A restricted plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>contractor license authorizes the contractor to offer to perform and, through licensed and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var>registered individuals, to perform plumbing work in all areas of the state except in cities <br/>
<a id="pl.19.36"></a><var>19.36</var>and towns with a population of more than 5,000 according to the last federal census.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>(b) If the contractor is an individual or sole proprietorship, the responsible licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>plumber must be the individual, proprietor, or managing employee. If the contractor is <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>a partnership, the responsible licensed plumber must be a general partner or managing <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>employee. If the contractor is a limited liability company, the responsible licensed plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>must be a chief manager or managing employee. If the contractor is a corporation, the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>responsible licensed plumber must be an officer or managing employee. If the responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>licensed plumber is a managing employee, the responsible licensed plumber must be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>actively engaged in performing plumbing work on behalf of the contractor, and cannot be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>employed in any capacity as a plumber for any other contractor. An individual may be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>the responsible licensed plumber for only one contractor.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>(c) All applications and renewals for contractor licenses shall include a verified <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>statement that the applicant or licensee has complied with this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Bond; insurance.</b> Any person contracting to do plumbing work must give <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>As a condition of licensing, each contractor shall give and maintain bond to the state in the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>amount of at least $25,000 for (1) all plumbing work entered into within the state or (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>all plumbing work and subsurface sewage treatment work entered into within the state. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>If the bond is for both plumbing work and subsurface sewage treatment work, the bond <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>must comply with the requirements of this section and section 
         <statute_ref>115.56, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>paragraph (e). The bond shall be for the benefit of persons injured or suffering financial <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>loss by reason of failure to comply with the requirements of the State Plumbing Code and, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>if the bond is for both plumbing work and subsurface sewage treatment work, financial <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>loss by reason of failure to comply with the requirements of sections 
         <statute_ref>115.55</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>115.56</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>The bond shall be filed with the commissioner and shall be written by a corporate surety <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>licensed to do business in the state. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>    In addition, each applicant for a master plumber license or restricted master plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>license, or renewal thereof, shall provide evidence of as a condition of licensing, each <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>contractor shall have and maintain in effect public liability insurance, including products <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>liability insurance with limits of at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>and property damage insurance with limits of at least $10,000. The insurance shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>written by an insurer licensed to do business in the state of Minnesota and each licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>master plumber shall maintain on file with the commissioner a certificate evidencing the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>insurance providing that the insurance shall not be canceled without the insurer first giving <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>15 days written notice to the commissioner. The term of the insurance shall be concurrent <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>with the term of the license.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>    Subd. 3.  <b>Bond and insurance exemption.</b> If a master plumber or restricted master <br/>
<a id="pl.20.36"></a><var>20.36</var>plumber who is in compliance with the bond and insurance requirements of subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>employs a licensed plumber, the employee plumber shall not be required to meet the bond <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>and insurance requirements of subdivision 2. An individual who is an employee working <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>on the maintenance and repair of plumbing equipment, apparatus, or facilities owned or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>leased by the individual's employer and which is within the limits of property owned or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>leased, and operated or maintained by the individual's employer, shall not be required to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>meet the bond and insurance requirements of subdivision 2. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Fee.</b> (a) Each person giving bond to the state under subdivision 2 shall pay <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>the department a bond registration fee of $40 for one year or $80 for two years.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>(b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the bond registration from one year <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>to two years so that the expiration of bond registration corresponds with the expiration of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>the license issued under section 
<statute_ref>326B.475</statute_ref> or 
<statute_ref>326B.49, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>    Subd. 5.  <b>Exterior connections.</b> Persons licensed as manufactured home installers <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>under chapter 327B are not required to be licensed under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.42</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.49 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>when connecting the exterior building drain sewer outlets to the aboveground building <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>sewer system and when connecting the exterior water line to the aboveground water <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>system to the manufactured home as described in National Manufactured Housing <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, United States Code, title 42, section 5401 <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>et seq. No additional licensure, bond, or insurance related to the scope of work permitted <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>under this subdivision may be required of a licensed manufactured home installer by <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>any unit of government. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.26.0"></a><a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.47, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var><b>326B.47 PLUMBER'S APPRENTICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Registration</b><b>; supervision; records</b><b>.</b> (a) All plumber's apprentices <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>must be registered. To be a registered plumber's apprentice, an individual must either:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>    (1) be an individual employed in the trade of plumbing under an apprenticeship <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>agreement approved by the department under Minnesota Rules, part 5200.0300; or<br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>    (2) be an unlicensed individual registered with the commissioner under subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>3.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>(b) A plumber's apprentice is authorized to assist in the installation of plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>only while under the direct supervision of a master, restricted master, journeyman, or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>restricted journeyman plumber. The master, restricted master, journeyman, or restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>journeyman plumber is responsible for ensuring that all plumbing work performed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>plumber's apprentice complies with the plumbing code. The supervising master, restricted <br/>
<a id="pl.21.35"></a><var>21.35</var>master, journeyman, or restricted journeyman must be licensed and must be employed <br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>by the same employer as the plumber's apprentice. Licensed individuals shall not permit <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>plumber's apprentices to perform plumbing work except under the direct supervision of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>an individual actually licensed to perform such work. Plumber's apprentices shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>supervise the performance of plumbing work or make assignments of plumbing work <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>to unlicensed individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>(c) Contractors employing plumber's apprentices to perform plumbing work shall <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>maintain records establishing compliance with this subdivision that shall identify all <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>plumber's apprentices performing plumbing work, and shall permit the department to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>examine and copy all such records.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Journeyman exam.</b> A plumber's apprentice who has completed four <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>years of practical plumbing experience is eligible to take the journeyman plumbing <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>examination. Up to 24 months of practical plumbing experience prior to becoming a <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>plumber's apprentice may be applied to the four-year experience requirement. However, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>none of this practical plumbing experience may be applied if the individual did not have <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>any practical plumbing experience in the 12-month period immediately prior to becoming <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>a plumber's apprentice. The Plumbing Board may adopt rules to evaluate whether <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>the individual's past practical plumbing experience is applicable in preparing for the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>journeyman's examination. If two years after completing the training the individual has <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>not taken the examination, the four years of experience shall be forfeited.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>    The commissioner may allow an extension of the two-year period for taking the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>exam for cases of hardship or other appropriate circumstances.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Registration, rules, applications, renewals, and fees.</b>  An unlicensed <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>individual may register by completing and submitting to the commissioner a registration <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>an application form provided by the commissioner, with all fees required by section <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>326B.092. A completed registration application form must state the date the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>began training, the individual's age, schooling, previous experience, and employer, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>and other information required by the commissioner. The board may prescribe rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>not inconsistent with this section, for the registration of unlicensed individuals. Each <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>applicant for initial registration as a plumber's apprentice shall pay the department an <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>application fee of $25. Applications for initial registration may be submitted at any time. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>Registration must be renewed annually and shall be for the period from July 1 of each year <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>to June 30 of the following year. Applications for renewal registration must be received <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>by the commissioner by June 30 of each registration period on forms provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>commissioner, and must be accompanied by a fee of $25. An application for renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var>registration received on or after July 1 in any year but no more than three months after <br/>
<a id="pl.22.36"></a><var>22.36</var>expiration of the previously issued registration must pay the past due renewal fee plus a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>late fee of $25. No applications for renewal registration will be accepted more than three <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>months after expiration of the previously issued registration.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.27.0"></a><a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.475, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Use of license.</b> A restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>plumber may engage in the plumbing trade in all areas of the state except in cities and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>towns with a population of more than 5,000 according to the last federal census.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.28.0"></a><a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.475, subdivision 4, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Renewal; use period for license.</b> (a) A restricted master plumber and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>restricted journeyman plumber license must be renewed for as long as that licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>engages in the plumbing trade. Notwithstanding section 326B.094, failure to renew a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman plumber license within 12 months <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>after the expiration date will result in permanent forfeiture of the restricted master plumber <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>and restricted journeyman plumber license.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>(b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of restricted master <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>plumber and restricted journeyman plumber licenses from one year to two years. By <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>June 30, 2011, all restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman plumber licenses <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>shall be two-year licenses.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.29.0"></a><a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.49, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application, examination, and license fees.</b> (a) Applications for <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>master and journeyman plumber's license licenses shall be made to the commissioner, with <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>fee all fees required by section 326B.092. Unless the applicant is entitled to a renewal, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>the applicant shall be licensed by the commissioner only after passing a satisfactory <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>examination developed and administered by the commissioner, based upon rules adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>by the Plumbing Board, showing fitness. Examination fees for both journeyman and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>master plumbers shall be $50 for each examination. Upon being notified of having <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>successfully passed the examination for original license the applicant shall submit an <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>application, with the license fee herein provided. The license fee for each initial master <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>plumber's license shall be $240. The license fee for each initial journeyman plumber's <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>license shall be $110.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>(b) All initial master and journeyman plumber's licenses shall be effective for more <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>than one calendar year and shall expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>the application is made. The license fee for each renewal master plumber's license shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>$120 for one year or $240 for two years. The license fee for each renewal journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>plumber's license shall be $55 for one year or $110 for two years. All master plumber's <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>licenses shall expire on December 31 of each even-numbered year after issuance or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>renewal. The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of master and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>journeyman plumber's licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>master and journeyman plumber's licenses shall be two-year licenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>(c) Any licensee who does not renew a license within two years after the license <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>expires is no longer eligible for renewal. Such an individual must retake and pass the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>examination before a new license will be issued. A journeyman or master plumber who <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>submits a license renewal application after the time specified in rule but within two <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>years after the license expired must pay all past due renewal fees plus a late fee of $25. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>Applications for contractor licenses shall be made to the commissioner, with all fees <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>required by section 326B.092. All contractor licenses shall expire on December 31 of each <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>odd-numbered year after issuance or renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>(d) For purposes of calculating license fees and renewal license fees required under <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>section 326B.092:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>(1) the following licenses shall be considered business licenses: plumbing contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>and restricted plumbing contractor;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>(2) the following licenses shall be considered master licenses: master plumber and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>restricted master plumber;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>(3) the following licenses shall be considered journeyman licenses: journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>plumber and restricted journeyman plumber; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>(4) the registration of a plumber's apprentice under section 326B.47, subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>shall be considered an entry level license.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>(e) For each filing of a certificate of responsible person by an employer, the fee is <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>$100.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.30.0"></a><a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.50, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Responsible licensed master.</b> "Responsible licensed master" means the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>licensed water conditioning master or licensed master plumber designated in writing by <br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>the water conditioning contractor in the water conditioning contractor's license application, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>or in another manner acceptable to the commissioner, as the individual responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>the water conditioning contractor's compliance with sections 326B.50 to 326B.59, all <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>rules adopted under these sections, the Minnesota Plumbing Code, and all orders issued <br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>under section 326B.082. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.31.0"></a><a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.50, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Water conditioning contractor.</b> "Water conditioning contractor" <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>means a person who performs or offers to perform any water conditioning installation or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>water conditioning servicing, with or without compensation, who is licensed as a water <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>conditioning contractor by the commissioner.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.32.0"></a><a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.50, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Water conditioning journeyman.</b> "Water conditioning journeyman" <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>means an individual, other than a water conditioning master, who has demonstrated <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>practical knowledge of water conditioning installation and servicing, and who is licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>by the commissioner as a water conditioning journeyman.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.33.0"></a><a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.50, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>    Subd. 3b. <b>Water conditioning master.</b> "Water conditioning master" means <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>an individual who has demonstrated skill in planning, superintending, installing, and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>servicing water conditioning installations, and who is licensed by the commissioner as a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>water conditioning master.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.34.0"></a><a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.54, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var><b>326B.54 VIOLATIONS TO BE REPORTED TO COMMISSIONER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>    Such local authority as may be designated by any such ordinance for the issuance <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>of such water conditioning installation and servicing permits and approval of such plans <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>shall report to the commissioner persistent or willful violations of the same and any <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>incompetence of a licensed water conditioning contractor, licensed water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>master, or licensed water conditioning installer journeyman observed by the local authority.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.35.0"></a><a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.55, as amended by 2010 H.F. No. 927, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>section 13, if enacted, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var><b>326B.55 LICENSING IN CERTAIN CITIES; QUALIFICATIONS; RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Licensing.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d), no individual <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>shall perform water conditioning installation or water conditioning servicing unless <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>licensed by the commissioner as a master plumber, journeyman plumber, water <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>conditioning master, or water conditioning journeyman, or, in all areas of the state except <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>in cities and towns with a population of more than 5,000 according to the last federal <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>census, as a restricted master plumber or restricted journeyman plumber.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>(b) Except as provided in paragraph (e), no person shall perform or offer to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>perform water conditioning installation or water conditioning servicing with or without <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>compensation unless the person obtains a water conditioning contractor's license. A water <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>conditioning contractor's license does not of itself qualify its holder to perform the water <br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>conditioning installation or water conditioning servicing authorized by holding a water <br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>conditioning master or water conditioning journeyman license.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d),  no person shall engage in or work at the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>business of water conditioning installation or servicing anywhere in the state unless (1) <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>at all times an individual licensed as a master plumber or water conditioning contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>master by the commissioner shall be, who is responsible for the proper installation and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>servicing, is in charge of the water conditioning installation and servicing work of such <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>person, and (2) all installations, other than.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>If a water conditioning contractor employs a licensed master, restricted master, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>journeyman or restricted journeyman plumber, or a licensed water conditioning master <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>or journeyman, then the licensed individual does not need a separate water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>contractor license to perform water conditioning installation or servicing on behalf of the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>employer within the scope of the individual's plumber license.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>(d) No water conditioning contractor, water conditioning master, or water <br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>conditioning journeyman license is required:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>(1) for exchanges of portable water conditioning equipment, are performed by a <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>licensed water conditioning contractor or licensed water conditioning installer. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>individual not so licensed may; or<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>(2) for an individual to perform water conditioning work that complies with the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>minimum standards prescribed by the Plumbing Board on premises or that part of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>premises owned and occupied by the worker individual as a residence, unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>prohibited by a local ordinance.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifications for licensing.</b> (a) A water conditioning contractor master <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>license shall be issued only to an individual who has demonstrated skill in planning, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>superintending, and servicing water conditioning installations, and has successfully passed <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>the examination for water conditioning contractors masters. A water conditioning installer <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>journeyman license shall only be issued to an individual other than a water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>contractor master who has demonstrated practical knowledge of water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>installation, and has successfully passed the examination for water conditioning installers <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>journeymen. A water conditioning installer journeyman must successfully pass the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>examination for water conditioning contractors masters before being licensed as a water <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>conditioning contractor master.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>(b) Each water conditioning contractor must designate a responsible licensed master <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>plumber or a responsible licensed water conditioning master, who shall be responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>for the performance of all water conditioning installation and servicing in accordance <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>with the requirements of sections 326B.50 to 326B.59, all rules adopted under these <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>sections, the Minnesota Plumbing Code, and all orders issued under section 326B.082. If <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>the water conditioning contractor is an individual or sole proprietorship, the responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>licensed master must be the individual, proprietor, or managing employee. If the water <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>conditioning contractor is a partnership, the responsible licensed master must be a general <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>partner or managing employee. If the water conditioning contractor is a limited liability <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>company, the responsible licensed master must be a chief manager or managing employee. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>If the water conditioning contractor is a corporation, the responsible licensed master must <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>be an officer or managing employee. If the responsible licensed master is a managing <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>employee, the responsible licensed master must be actively engaged in performing water <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>conditioning work on behalf of the water conditioning contractor, and cannot be employed <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>in any capacity as a water conditioning master or water conditioning journeyman for any <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>other water conditioning contractor. An individual must not be the responsible licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>master for more than one water conditioning contractor.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>(c) All applications and renewals for water conditioning contractor licenses shall <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>include a verified statement that the applicant or licensee has complied with paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>(d) Each application and renewal for a water conditioning master license, water <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>conditioning journeyman license, or a water conditioning contractor license shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>accompanied by all fees required by section 326B.092.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Commissioner.</b> The commissioner shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>    (1) license water conditioning contractors, water conditioning masters, and installers <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>water conditioning journeymen; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>    (2) collect an examination fee from each examinee for a license as a water <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>conditioning contractor and an examination fee from each examinee for a license as a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>water conditioning installer in an amount set forth in section 
<statute_ref>326B.58</statute_ref> the fees required by <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>section 326B.092. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Plumber's apprentices.</b> (a) A plumber's apprentice who is registered <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>under section 326B.47 is authorized to assist in water conditioning installation and water <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>conditioning servicing only while under the direct supervision of a master plumber, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>journeyman plumber, water conditioning master, or water conditioning journeyman. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>The master or journeyman is responsible for ensuring that all water conditioning work <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>performed by the plumber's apprentice complies with the plumbing code and rules <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>adopted under sections 326B.50 to 326B.59. The supervising master or journeyman must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>be licensed and must be employed by the same employer as the plumber's apprentice. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>Licensed individuals shall not permit plumber's apprentices to perform water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>work except under the direct supervision of an individual actually licensed to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>such work. Plumber's apprentices shall not supervise the performance of plumbing work <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>or make assignments of plumbing work to unlicensed individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>(b) Water conditioning contractors employing plumber's apprentices to perform <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>water conditioning work shall maintain records establishing compliance with this <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>subdivision that shall identify all plumber's apprentices performing water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>work, and shall permit the department to examine and copy all such records.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.36.0"></a><a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.56, as amended by Laws 2009, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>78, article 5, section 18, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var><b>326B.56 </b><b>ALTERNATIVE STATE</b><b> BONDING AND INSURANCE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var><b>REGULATION</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Bonds.</b> (a) An applicant for a water conditioning contractor or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>installer license or renewal thereof who is required by any political subdivision to give a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>bond to obtain or maintain the license, may comply with any political subdivision bonding <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>requirement by giving As a condition of licensing, each water conditioning contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>shall give and maintain a bond to the state as described in paragraph (b). No applicant for a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>water conditioning contractor or installer license who maintains the bond under paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>(b) shall be otherwise required to meet the bond requirements of any political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>    (b) Each bond given to the state under this subdivision shall be in the total sum of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>$3,000 conditioned upon the faithful and lawful performance of all water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>contracting or installing work installation or servicing done within the state. The bond <br/>
<a id="pl.28.35"></a><var>28.35</var>shall be for the benefit of persons suffering injuries or damages due to the work. The bond <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>shall be filed with the commissioner and shall be written by a corporate surety licensed to <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>do business in this state. The bond must remain in effect at all times while the application <br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>is pending and while the license is in effect.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Insurance.</b> (a) Each applicant for a water conditioning contractor or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>installer license or renewal thereof who is required by any political subdivision to maintain <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>insurance to obtain or maintain the license may comply with any political subdivision's <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>insurance requirement by maintaining As a condition of licensing, each water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>contractor shall have and maintain in effect the insurance described in paragraph (b). <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>No applicant for a water conditioning contractor or installer license who maintains the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>insurance described in paragraph (b) shall be otherwise required to meet the insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>requirements of any political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>    (b) The insurance shall provide coverage, including products liability coverage, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>for all damages in connection with licensed work for which the licensee is liable, with <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>personal damage limits of at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>property damage insurance with limits of at least $10,000. The insurance shall be written <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>by an insurer licensed to do business in this state and a certificate evidencing the insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>shall be filed with the commissioner. The insurance must remain in effect at all times <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>while the application is pending and while the license is in effect. The insurance shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>be canceled without the insurer first giving 15 days' written notice to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Bond and insurance exemption.</b> A water conditioning contractor or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>installer who is an employee of a water conditioning contractor or installer, including <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>an employee engaged in the maintenance and repair of water conditioning equipment, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>apparatus, or facilities owned, leased and operated, or maintained by the employer, is <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>not required to meet the bond and insurance requirements of subdivisions 1 and 2 or of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>any political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Fee.</b> (a) The commissioner shall collect a $40 bond registration fee for <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>one year or $80 for two years from each applicant for issuance or renewal of a water <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>conditioning contractor or installer license who elects to proceed under subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>1 and 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>(b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without <br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the bond registration from one year <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>to two years so that the expiration of bond registration corresponds with the expiration of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>the license issued under section 
         <statute_ref>326B.55</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.37.0"></a><a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.58, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var><b>326B.58 FEES</b><b>; RENEWAL</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    (a) Examination fees for both water conditioning contractors and water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>installers shall be $50 for each examination. Each initial water conditioning contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>and installer master and water conditioning journeyman license shall be effective for more <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>than one calendar year and shall expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>the application is made. The license fee for each initial water conditioning contractor's <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>license shall be $140, except that the license fee shall be $105 if the application is <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>submitted during the last three months of the calendar year. The license fee for each <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>renewal water conditioning contractor's license shall be $70 for one year or $140 for two <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>years. The license fee for each initial water conditioning installer license shall be $70, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>except that the license fee shall be $52.50 if the application is submitted during the last <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>three months of the calendar year. The license fee for each renewal water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>installer license shall be $35 for one year or $70 for two years.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>(b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of water conditioning <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>contractor and installer master and journeyman licenses from one year to two years. By <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>June 30, 2011, all renewed water conditioning contractor and installer licenses shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>two-year licenses. The commissioner Plumbing Board may by rule prescribe for the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>expiration and renewal of licenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>(c) Any licensee who does not renew a license within two years after the license <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>expires is no longer eligible for renewal. Such an individual must retake and pass the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>examination before a new license will be issued. A water conditioning contractor or water <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>conditioning installer who submits a license renewal application after the time specified <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>in rule but within two years after the license expired must pay all past due renewal fees <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>plus a late fee of $25 All water conditioning contractor licenses shall expire on December <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>31 of the year after issuance or renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>(d) For purposes of calculating license fees and renewal fees required under section <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>326B.092:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>(1) a water conditioning journeyman license shall be considered a journeyman <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>license;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>(2) a water conditioning master license shall be considered a master license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>(3) a water conditioning contractor license shall be considered a business license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.38.0"></a><a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.805, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Exemptions.</b> The license requirement does not apply to:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>    (1) an employee of a licensee performing work for the licensee;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    (2) a material person, manufacturer, or retailer furnishing finished products, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>materials, or articles of merchandise who does not install or attach the items;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>    (3) an owner of residential real estate who builds or improves any structure on <br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>residential real estate, if the building or improving is performed by the owner's bona fide <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>employees or by individual owners personally. This exemption does not apply to an <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>owner who constructs or improves property for purposes of speculation if the building <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>or improving is performed by the owner's bona fide employees or by individual owners <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>personally. A residential building contractor or residential remodeler will be presumed <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>to be building or improving for purposes of speculation if the contractor or remodeler <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>constructs or improves more than one property within any 24-month period;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>    (4) an architect or professional engineer engaging in professional practice as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>by section 
         <statute_ref>326.02, subdivisions 2</statute_ref> and 3;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>    (5) a person whose total gross annual receipts for performing specialty skills for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>which licensure would be required under this section do not exceed $15,000;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>    (6) a mechanical contractor;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>    (7) a plumber, electrician, or other person whose profession is otherwise subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>statewide licensing, when engaged in the activity which is the subject of that licensure;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>    (8) specialty contractors who provide only one special skill as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>326B.802
         </statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>    (9) a school district, or a technical college governed under chapter 136F; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>    (10) Habitat for Humanity and Builders Outreach Foundation, and their individual <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>volunteers when engaged in activities on their behalf.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>To qualify for the exemption in clause (5), a person must obtain a certificate of exemption <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>from licensure from the commissioner. A certificate of exemption will be issued upon <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>the applicant's filing with the commissioner, an affidavit stating that the applicant does <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>not expect to exceed $15,000 in gross annual receipts derived from performing services <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>which require licensure under this section during the calendar year in which the affidavit <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>is received. For the purposes of calculating fees under section 326B.092, a certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>exemption is an entry level license. To renew the exemption in clause (5), the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>must file an affidavit stating that the applicant did not exceed $15,000 in gross annual <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>receipts during the past calendar year. If a person, operating under the exemption in <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>clause (5), exceeds $15,000 in gross receipts during any calendar year, the person <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>must immediately surrender the exemption certificate of exemption and apply for the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>appropriate license. The person must remain licensed until such time as the person's gross <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>annual receipts during a calendar year fall below $15,000. The person may then apply for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.36"></a><var>31.36</var>an exemption for the next calendar year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.39.0"></a><a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.815, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Licensing fee</b><b> Fees</b><b>.</b> (a) The licensing fee for persons licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>pursuant to sections 
<statute_ref>326B.802</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>326B.885</statute_ref>, except for manufactured home installers, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>is $200 for a two-year period. The For the purposes of calculating fees under section <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>326B.092, an initial or renewed residential contractor, residential remodeler, or residential <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>roofer license is a business license. Notwithstanding section 326B.092, the licensing fee <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>for manufactured home installers under section 
         <statute_ref>327B.041</statute_ref> is $300 for a three-year period.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>(b) All initial and renewal licenses, except for manufactured home installer licenses, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>shall be effective for two years and shall expire on March 31 of the year after the year in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>which the application is made. The license fee for each renewal of a residential contractor, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>residential remodeler, or residential roofer license shall be $100 for one year and $200 <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>for two years.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>(c) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of residential <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer licenses from one year to two <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed residential contractor, residential remodeler, and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>residential roofer licenses shall be two-year licenses.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.40.0"></a><a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.83, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Form.</b> (a) An applicant for a license under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.802</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>326B.885
         </statute_ref> must submit an application, under oath and accompanied by the license fee fees <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>required by section 
         <statute_ref>326B.815</statute_ref> 326B.092, on a form prescribed by the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>Within 30 business days of receiving all required information, the commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>act on the license request.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>(b) If one of the categories in the application does not apply, the applicant must <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>identify the category and state the reason the category does not apply. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>may refuse to issue a license if the application is not complete or contains unsatisfactory <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>information. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.41.0"></a><a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.83, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Examination.</b> (a) Each qualifying person must satisfactorily complete pass <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>a written examination for the type of license requested. The commissioner may establish <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>the examination qualifications, including related education experience and education, the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>examination procedure, and the examination for each licensing group. The examination <br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>must include at a minimum the following areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    (1) appropriate knowledge of technical terms commonly used and the knowledge of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>reference materials and code books to be used for technical information; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>    (2) understanding of the general principles of business management and other <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>pertinent state laws.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>    (b) Each examination must be designed for the specified type of license requested. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>    (c) An individual's passing examination results expire two years from the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>examination date. An individual who passes the examination but does not choose to apply <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>to act as a qualifying person for a licensee within two years from the examination date, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>must, upon application provide:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>    (1) passing examination results within two years from the date of application; or<br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>    (2) proof that the person has fulfilled the continuing education requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>section 
<statute_ref>326B.821</statute_ref> in the manner required for a qualifying person of a licensee for each <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>license period after the expiration of the examination results. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.42.0"></a><a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.83, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>    Subd. 6. <b>License.</b> A nonresident of Minnesota may be licensed as a residential <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>building contractor, residential remodeler, residential roofer, or manufactured home <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>installer upon compliance with all the provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.092 to 326B.098 and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>326B.802
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.885</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.43.0"></a><a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.86, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Bond.</b> (a) Licensed manufactured home installers and licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>residential roofers must post a biennial surety bond in the name of the licensee with the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>commissioner, conditioned that the applicant shall faithfully perform the duties and in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>all things comply with all laws, ordinances, and rules pertaining to the license or permit <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>applied for and all contracts entered into. The biennial bond must be continuous and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>maintained for so long as the licensee remains licensed. The aggregate liability of the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>surety on the bond to any and all persons, regardless of the number of claims made <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>against the bond, may not exceed the amount of the bond. The bond may be canceled as <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>to future liability by the surety upon 30 days' written notice mailed to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>by regular mail.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>    (b) A licensed residential roofer must post a bond of at least $15,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>    (c) A licensed manufactured home installer must post a bond of at least $2,500.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>    Bonds issued under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.802</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.885</statute_ref> are not state bonds or contracts <br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>for purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>8.05</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>16C.05, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.44.0"></a><a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.865, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var><b>326B.865 SIGN CONTRACTOR; BOND.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>    (a) A sign contractor may post a compliance bond with the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>conditioned that the sign contractor shall faithfully perform duties and comply with <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>laws, ordinances, rules, and contracts entered into for the installation of signs. The bond <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>must be renewed annually biennially and maintained for so long as determined by the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>commissioner. The aggregate liability of the surety on the bond to any and all persons, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>regardless of the number of claims made against the bond, may not exceed the annual <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>amount of the bond. The bond may be canceled as to future liability by the surety upon 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>days' written notice mailed to the commissioner by United States mail.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>    (b) The amount of the bond shall be $8,000. The bond may be drawn upon only by a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>local unit of government that requires sign contractors to post a compliance bond. The <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>bond is in lieu of any compliance bond required by a local unit of government.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>    (c) For purposes of this section, "sign" means a device, structure, fixture, or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>placard using graphics, symbols, or written copy that is erected on the premises of an <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>establishment including the name of the establishment or identifying the merchandise, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>services, activities, or entertainment available on the premises.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.45.0"></a><a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.921, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>High pressure pipefitting business license.</b> Before obtaining a permit <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>for high pressure piping work, a person must obtain or utilize a business with a high <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>pressure piping business license. <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>    A person must have at all times as a full-time employee at least one individual <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>holding a contracting high pressure pipefitter competency license. Only full-time <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>employees who hold contracting high pressure pipefitter licenses are authorized to obtain <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>high pressure piping permits in the name of the business. The contracting high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>pipefitter competency license holder can be the employee of only one high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>business at a time. An application for a high pressure piping business license shall include <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>a verified statement that the applicant or licensee has complied with this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>    To retain its business license without reapplication, a person holding a high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>piping business license that ceases to employ an individual holding a contracting high <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>pressure pipefitter competency license shall have 60 days from the last day of employment <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>of its previous contracting pipefitter competency license holder to employ another license <br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>holder. The department must be notified no later than five days after the last day of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>employment of the previous license holder. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>    No high pressure pipefitting work may be performed during any period when the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>high pressure pipefitting business does not have a contracting high pressure pipefitter <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>competency license holder on staff. If a license holder is not employed within 60 days <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>after the last day of employment of the previous license holder, the pipefitting business <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>license shall lapse. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>    The board shall prescribe by rule procedures for application for and issuance of <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>business licenses. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.46.0"></a><a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.921, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>    Subd. 4.  <b>Registration with commissioner.</b> An unlicensed individual may <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>register to assist in the practical construction and installation of high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>and appurtenances while in the employ of a licensed high pressure piping business by <br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>completing and submitting to the commissioner a registration form provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>commissioner, with all fees required by section 326B.092. The board may prescribe rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>not inconsistent with this section, for the registration of unlicensed individuals. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>    An unlicensed individual applying for initial registration shall pay the department an <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>application fee of $50. Applications for initial registration may be submitted at any time. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>Registration must be renewed annually and shall be valid for one calendar year beginning <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>January 1. Applications for renewal registration must be submitted to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>before December 31 of each registration period on forms provided by the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>and must be accompanied by a fee of $50. There shall be no refund of fees paid. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.47.0"></a><a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.921, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>    Subd. 7.  <b>License </b><b>fee</b><b>, registration, and renewal fees</b><b>.</b> The department shall charge <br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>the following license fees: <br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>    (a) application for journeyman high pressure pipefitter competency license, $120; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>    (b) renewal of journeyman high pressure pipefitter competency license, $80; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>    (c) application for contracting high pressure pipefitter competency license, $270; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>    (d) renewal of contracting high pressure pipefitter competency license, $240; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>    (e) application for high pressure piping business license, $450; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>    (f) application to inactivate a contracting high pressure pipefitter competency license <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>or inactivate a journeyman high pressure pipefitter competency license, $40; and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>    (g) renewal of an inactive contracting high pressure pipefitter competency license or <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>inactive journeyman high pressure pipefitter competency license, $40. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>    If an application for renewal of an active or inactive journeyman high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>pipefitter competency license or active or inactive contracting high pressure pipefitter <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>competency license is received by the department after the date of expiration of the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>license, a $30 late renewal fee shall be added to the license renewal fee. <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>    Payment must accompany the application for a license or renewal of a license. There <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>shall be no refund of fees paid. <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>For purposes of calculating license, registration, and renewal fees required under <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>section 326B.092:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>(1) the registration of an unlicensed individual under subdivision 4 is an entry <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>level license;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>(2) a journeyman high pressure pipefitter license is a journeyman license;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>(3) a contracting high pressure pipefitter license is a master license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>(4) a high pressure piping business license is a business license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.48.0"></a><a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.922, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var><b>326B.922 LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>    (a) Application for a contracting high pressure pipefitter competency or, a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>journeyman high pressure pipefitter competency, or a high pressure piping business <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>license shall be made to the department, with all fees required by section 326B.092.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>(b) The applicant for a contracting high pressure pipefitter or a journeyman high <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>pressure pipefitter license shall be licensed only after passing an examination developed <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>and administered by the department in accordance with rules adopted by the board. A <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>competency license issued by the department shall expire on December 31 of each year. A <br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>renewal application must be received by the department within one year after expiration of <br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>the competency license. A license that has been expired for more than one year cannot <br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>be renewed, and can only be reissued if the applicant submits a new application for the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>competency license, pays a new application fee, and retakes and passes the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>license examination. <br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>(c) All initial contracting high pressure pipefitter licenses, journeyman high pressure <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>pipefitter licenses, and high pressure piping business licenses are effective for more than <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>one calendar year and expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>application is made. The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>without the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of contracting <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>high pressure pipefitter,  journeyman high pressure pipefitter, and high pressure piping <br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>business  licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2012, all such licenses shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>two-year licenses.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.49.0"></a><a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.94, subdivision 4, is <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Examinations, licensing.</b> Every individual that operates a boat must hold <br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>a current master's license issued by the commissioner, unless the individual holds a valid, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>unlimited, current United States Coast Guard master's license. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>develop and administer an examination for all masters of boats carrying passengers for <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>hire on the inland waters of the state as to their qualifications and fitness. If found qualified <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>and competent to perform their duties as a master of a boat carrying passengers for hire, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>they shall be issued a license authorizing them to act as such on the inland waters of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>the state. All initial master's licenses shall be for two years. The commissioner shall in <br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking under <br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>chapter 14, phase in the renewal of master's licenses from one year to two years. By June <br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>30, 2011, all renewed master's licenses shall be two-year licenses. Fees for the original <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>issue and renewal of the license authorized under this section shall be pursuant to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>326B.986, subdivision 2
</statute_ref> 326B.092.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.50.0"></a><a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>    Sec. 50. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.978, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Applications.</b> Any individual who desires an engineer's license shall <br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>submit an application on a written or electronic form prescribed by the commissioner, at <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>least 15 days before the requested exam date. If the commissioner approves the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>for examination, the applicant may take the examination on one occasion within one <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>year from the date the commissioner receives the application with all fees required by <br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>section 326B.092. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.51.0"></a><a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.978, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>    Subd. 19. <b>Applicability.</b> This section shall not apply to traction or hobby boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>engineer's licenses or provisional licenses.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.52.0"></a><a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.986, subdivision 5, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Boiler engineer license fees.</b> (a) For the following licenses, the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>nonrefundable license and application fee is:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>(1) chief engineer's license, $70;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>(2) first class engineer's license, $70;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>(3) second class engineer's license, $70;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>(4) special engineer's license, $40;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>(5) traction or hobby boiler engineer's license, $50; and<br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>(6) provisional license, $50.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>    (b) An engineer's license, except a provisional license, may be renewed upon <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>application and payment of a renewal fee of $20 for one year or $40 for two years. If <br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>the renewal fee is paid later than 30 days after expiration, then a late fee of $15 will be <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>added to the renewal fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>(a) For purposes of calculating license fees and renewal license fees required under <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>section 326B.092:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>(1) the boiler special engineer license is an entry level license;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>(2) the following licenses are journeyman licenses: first class engineer, Grade A; <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>first class engineer, Grade B; first class engineer, Grade C; second class engineer, Grade <br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>A; second class engineer, Grade B; second class engineer, Grade C; and provisional <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>(3) the following licenses are master licenses: boiler chief engineer, Grade A; boiler <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>chief engineer, Grade B; boiler chief engineer, Grade C; boiler commissioner inspector; or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>traction or hobby boiler engineer.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>(b) Notwithstanding section 326B.092, subdivision 7, paragraph (a), the license <br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>duration for steam traction and hobby engineer licenses are one year only for the purpose <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>of calculating license fees under section 326B.092, subdivision 7, paragraph (b).<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.53.0"></a><a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 327B.04, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Subagency licenses.</b> Any dealer who has a place of business at more than <br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>one location shall designate one location as its principal place of business, one name as its <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>principal name, and all other established places of business as subagencies. A subagency <br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>license shall be required for each subagency. Subagency license renewal must coincide <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>with the principal license date. No dealer shall do business as a dealer under any other <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>name than the name on its license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.54.0"></a><a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 327B.04, subdivision 7, is <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>    Subd. 7. <b> Licenses; </b><b>when granted</b><b> renewal</b><b>.</b> In addition to the requirements of this <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>section, each application for a license or license renewal must be accompanied by a fee in <br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>an amount established by subdivision 7a all applicable fees required by section 326B.092. <br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>The fees shall be set in an amount which over the fiscal biennium will produce revenues <br/>
<a id="pl.38.34"></a><var>38.34</var>approximately equal to the expenses which the commissioner expects to incur during that <br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>fiscal biennium while administering and enforcing sections 
         <statute_ref>327B.01</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>327B.12</statute_ref>. The <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>commissioner shall grant or deny a license application or a renewal application within 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>days of its filing. If the license is granted, the commissioner shall license the applicant as a <br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>dealer or manufacturer for the remainder of the licensure period. Upon application by the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>licensee, the commissioner shall renew the license for a two-year period, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>    (1) the renewal application satisfies the requirements of subdivisions 3 and 4;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>    (2) the renewal applicant has made all listings, registrations, notices and reports <br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>required by the commissioner during the preceding licensure period; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>    (3) the renewal applicant has paid all fees owed pursuant to sections 
         <statute_ref>327B.01</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>327B.12
         </statute_ref> and all taxes, arrearages, and penalties owed to the state.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.55.0"></a><a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>    Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 327B.04, subdivision 7a, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>    Subd. 7a. <b>Fees.</b> (a) Fees for licenses issued pursuant to this section are as follows: <br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>shall be calculated pursuant to section 326B.092.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>(1) initial dealer license for principal location, $400. Fee is not refundable;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>(2) initial dealer license for subagency location, $80;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>(3) dealer license biennial renewal, principal location, $400; dealer subagency <br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>location biennial renewal, $160. Subagency license renewal must coincide with the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>principal license date;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>(4) initial limited dealer license, $200;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>(5) change of bonding company, $10;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>(6) reinstatement of bond after cancellation notice has been received, $10;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>(7) checks returned without payment, $15; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>(8) change of address, $10.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>(b) All initial limited dealer licenses shall be effective for more than one calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>year and shall expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which the application <br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>is made.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>(c) The license fee for each renewed limited dealer license shall be $100 for one year <br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>and $200 for two years. For the purposes of calculating fees under section 326B.092, any <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>license issued under this section is a business license, except that a subagency license is a <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>master license. The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>without the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of limited <br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>dealer licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed limited dealer <br/>
<a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>licenses shall be two-year licenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.35"></a><var>39.35</var>(d) All fees are not refundable.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.56.0"></a><a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 327B.04, subdivision 8, is <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Limited dealer's license.</b> The commissioner shall issue a limited dealer's <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>license to an owner of a manufactured home park authorizing the licensee as principal <br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>only to engage in the sale, offering for sale, soliciting, or advertising the sale of used <br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>manufactured homes located in the owned manufactured home park. The licensee must be <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>the title holder of the homes and may engage in no more than ten sales during each year of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>the two-year licensure period. An owner may, upon payment of the applicable fee and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>compliance with this subdivision, obtain a separate license for each owned manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>home park and is entitled to sell up to 20 homes per license period provided that only one <br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>limited dealer license may be issued for each park. The license shall be issued after:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>    (1) receipt of an application on forms provided by the commissioner containing <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>    (i) the identity of the applicant;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>    (ii) the name under which the applicant will be licensed and do business in this state;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>    (iii) the name and address of the owned manufactured home park, including a copy <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>of the park license, serving as the basis for the issuance of the license;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>    (iv) the name, home, and business address of the applicant;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>    (v) the name, address, and telephone number of one individual that is designated <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>by the applicant to receive all communications and cooperate with all inspections and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>investigations of the commissioner pertaining to the sale of manufactured homes in the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>manufactured home park owned by the applicant;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>    (vi) whether the applicant or its designated individual has been convicted of a crime <br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>within the previous ten years that is either related directly to the business for which the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>license is sought or involved fraud, misrepresentation or misuse of funds, or has suffered a <br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>judgment in a civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation, or conversion within the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>previous five years or has had any government license or permit suspended or revoked <br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>as a result of an action brought by a federal or state governmental agency in this or any <br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>other state within the last five years; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>    (vii) the applicant's qualifications and business history, including whether the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>applicant or its designated individual has ever been adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or has <br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>any unsatisfied court judgments outstanding against it or them;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>    (2) payment of the license fee established by subdivision 7a; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>    (3) provision of a surety bond in the amount of $5,000. A separate surety bond <br/>
<a id="pl.40.35"></a><var>40.35</var>must be provided for each limited license.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>    The applicant need not comply with section 
         <statute_ref>327B.04, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (e). <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>The holding of a limited dealer's license does not satisfy the requirement contained in <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>section 
         <statute_ref>327B.04, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (e), for the licensee or salespersons with respect <br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>to obtaining a dealer license. The commissioner may, upon application for a renewal of a <br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>license, require only a verification that copies of sales documents have been retained and <br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>payment of the renewal fee fees established by subdivision 7a section 326B.092. "Sales <br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>documents" mean only the safety feature disclosure form defined in section 
         <statute_ref>327C.07, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>subdivision 3a
         </statute_ref>, title of the home, financing agreements, and purchase agreements.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>    The license holder shall, upon request of the commissioner, make available for <br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>inspection during business hours sales documents required to be retained under this <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>subdivision.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.57.0"></a><a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>    Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 327B.041, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var><b>327B.041 MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>    (a) Manufactured home installers are subject to all of the fees in section 326B.092 <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>and the requirements of sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.802</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.885</statute_ref>, except for the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>    (1) manufactured home installers are not subject to the continuing education <br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>326B.821</statute_ref>, but are subject to the continuing education requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>established in rules adopted under section 
         <statute_ref>327B.10</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>    (2) the examination requirement of section 
         <statute_ref>326B.83, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, for manufactured <br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>home installers shall be satisfied by successful completion of a written examination <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>administered and developed specifically for the examination of manufactured home <br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>installers. The examination must be administered and developed by the commissioner. The <br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>commissioner and the state building official shall seek advice on the grading, monitoring, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>and updating of examinations from the Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>    (3) a local government unit may not place a surcharge on a license fee, and may not <br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>charge a separate fee to installers;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>    (4) a dealer or distributor who does not install or repair manufactured homes is <br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>exempt from licensure under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.802</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.885</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>    (5) the exemption under section 
         <statute_ref>326B.805, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, clause (5), does not <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>apply; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>    (6) manufactured home installers are not subject to the contractor recovery fund <br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>326B.89</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>    (b) The commissioner may waive all or part of the requirements for licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.41.34"></a><var>41.34</var>as a manufactured home installer for any individual who holds an unexpired license or <br/>
<a id="pl.41.35"></a><var>41.35</var>certificate issued by any other state or other United States jurisdiction if the licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>requirements of that jurisdiction meet or exceed the corresponding licensing requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>of the department and the individual complies with section 326B.092, subdivisions 1 <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>and 3 to 7. For the purposes of calculating fees under section 326B.092, licensure as a <br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>manufactured home installer is a business license.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.58.0"></a><a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>    Sec. 58. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>In Minnesota Rules, the Revisor of Statutes shall change all references to Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>Rules, part 1350.8300 to Minnesota Statutes, section 327B.04.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.59.0"></a><a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>    Sec. 59. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 326B.133, subdivisions 9 and 10; 326B.37, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>subdivision 13; 326B.475, subdivisions 5 and 6; 326B.56, subdivision 3; 326B.885, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>subdivisions 3 and 4; and 326B.976, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 326B.56, subdivision 4, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>(c) Minnesota Rules, parts 1301.0500; 1301.0900; 1301.1100, subparts 2, 3, and 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>1350.7200, subpart 3; and 1350.8000, subpart 2, are repealed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.60.0"></a><a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>    Sec. 60. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>Sections 1 to 59 are effective January 1, 2012.<br/>