SF 618

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to occupations and professions; requiring licenses for plumbing work
statewide; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.40, subdivision 1;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326; repealing
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.45.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.40, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

License required deleted text begin ; master and journeyman plumbers deleted text end .

deleted text begin In any city
now or hereafter having 5,000 or more population, according to the last federal census,
and having a system of waterworks or sewerage, deleted text end new text begin (a) new text end No person, firm, or corporation shall
engage in or work at the business of a master plumber deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin , restricted master plumber, new text end
journeyman plumber new text begin , and restricted journeyman plumber new text end unless licensed to do so by the
state commissioner of deleted text begin health deleted text end new text begin labor and industry new text end . A master plumber may also work as a
journeyman plumber new text begin , a restricted journeyman plumber, and a restricted master plumber.
A journeyman plumber may also work as a restricted journeyman plumber new text end . Anyone not
so licensed may do plumbing work which complies with the provisions of the minimum
standard prescribed by the state commissioner of deleted text begin health deleted text end new text begin labor and industry new text end on premises or
that part of premises owned and actually occupied by the worker as a residence, unless
otherwise forbidden to do so by a local ordinance.

deleted text begin In any such city deleted text end new text begin (b) new text end No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in the business of
installing plumbing nor install plumbing in connection with the dealing in and selling
of plumbing material and supplies unless at all times a licensed master plumber, new text begin or in
cities and towns with a population of fewer than 5,000 according to the federal census a
restricted master plumber, new text end who shall be responsible for proper installation, is in charge
of the plumbing work of the person, firm, or corporation.

The Department of deleted text begin Health deleted text end new text begin Labor and Industry new text end shall prescribe rules, not inconsistent
herewith, for the examination and licensing of plumbers.

Sec. 2.

new text begin [326.402] RESTRICTED PLUMBER LICENSE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Licensure. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall grant a restricted journeyman
plumber license to any person who applies to the commissioner and provides evidence
of having at least two years of practical plumbing experience in the plumbing trade
preceding application for licensure.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall grant a restricted master plumbing license to any person
who applies to the commissioner and provides evidence of having at least four years of
practical plumbing experience in the plumbing trade prior to application for licensure.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Use of license. new text end

new text begin A restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman
plumber may engage in the plumbing trade only in cities and towns with a population of
fewer than 5,000 according to the federal census.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Application period. new text end

new text begin Applications for restricted master plumber and
restricted journeyman plumber licenses must be submitted to the commissioner prior
to January 1, 2008.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Renewal; use period for license. new text end

new text begin A restricted master plumber and
restricted journeyman plumber license must be renewed annually for as long as that
licensee engages in the plumbing trade. Failure to renew a restricted master plumber and
restricted journeyman plumber license within 12 months after the expiration date will
result in permanent forfeiture of the restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman
plumber license.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Prohibition of transference. new text end

new text begin A restricted master plumber and restricted
journeyman plumber license may not be transferred or sold to any other person.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Bond; insurance. new text end

new text begin A restricted master plumber licensee is subject to the
bond and insurance requirements of section 326.40, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Fee. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall determine the annual fee for the restricted
master plumber and restricted journeyman plumber licenses.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 326.45, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end