SF 2324

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/19/2012 11:59am

A bill for an act
relating to occupational licensing; modifying electrical licenses; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 326B.31, subdivision 14, by adding
subdivisions; 326B.33, subdivision 19, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 326B.31, subdivision 14, is amended to
read:

Subd. 14.

Contractor.

"Contractor" means a person who performs or offers to
perform any electrical work, with or without compensation, who is licensed as a contractor
by the commissioner. A contractor's license does not of itself qualify its holder to perform
or supervise the electrical work authorized by holding any class of electrician's or other
personal license. Contractor includes electrical contractors new text begin , satellite system contractors, new text end
and technology system contractors.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 326B.31, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 31. new text end

new text begin Satellite broadcast communication system. new text end

new text begin "Satellite broadcast
communication system" means antenna and receiving equipment to receive and transmit
communication signals from satellite sources as covered by the National Electrical Code.
Satellite broadcast communication system is a subset of technology circuits and systems.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 326B.31, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 32. new text end

new text begin Satellite system installer. new text end

new text begin "Satellite system installer" means an individual
having the necessary training, knowledge, and experience to plan, lay out, supervise,
and install, maintain, and repair wiring, apparatus, and equipment for satellite broadcast
communication systems.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 326B.33, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 7a. new text end

new text begin Satellite system installer. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, no
individual shall install, alter, repair, plan, lay out, or supervise the installing, altering,
repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for satellite
broadcast communication systems unless:
new text end

new text begin (1) the electrical work is for a licensed contractor and the individual is an employee,
partner, or officer of, or is the licensed contractor; or
new text end

new text begin (2)(i) the individual provides certification to the board demonstrating successful
completion of the National Standards and Testing Program for satellite system installers
sponsored by the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America,
Inc. or other program approved by the board and (ii) has passed an examination approved
or administered by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) Individuals who fulfill the requirements of this subdivision under paragraph (a),
clause (2), are prohibited from performing any other function allowed under the limited
power technician license.
new text end

new text begin (c) Satellite system installers shall be subject to the fees provided for under section
326B.33, subdivision 19, paragraph (b), clause (2).
new text end

new text begin (d) Licensees must attain eight hours of continuing education under rules adopted
by the board.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 326B.33, subdivision 19, is amended to read:

Subd. 19.

License, registration, and renewal fees; expiration.

(a) Unless
revoked or suspended under this chapter, all licenses issued or renewed under this section
expire on the date specified in this subdivision. Master licenses expire March 1 of each
odd-numbered year after issuance or renewal. Electrical contractor licenses expire March
1 of each even-numbered year after issuance or renewal. Technology system contractor
new text begin and satellite system contractor new text end licenses expire August 1 of each even-numbered year after
issuance or renewal. All other personal licenses expire two years from the date of original
issuance and every two years thereafter. Registrations of unlicensed individuals expire
one year from the date of original issuance and every year thereafter.

(b) For purposes of calculating license fees and renewal license fees required under
section 326B.092:

(1) the registration of an unlicensed individual under subdivision 12 shall be
considered an entry level license;

(2) the following licenses shall be considered journeyman licenses: Class A
journeyman electrician, Class B journeyman electrician, Class A installer, Class B installer,
elevator constructor, lineman, maintenance electrician, and power limited technician;

(3) the following licenses shall be considered master licenses: Class A master
electrician, Class B master electrician, and master elevator constructor; and

(4) the following licenses shall be considered business licenses: Class A electrical
contractor, Class B electrical contractor, elevator contractor, and technology systems
contractor.

(c) For each filing of a certificate of responsible person by an employer, the fee is
$100.

Sec. 6. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Sections 1 to 5 are effective October 1, 2012.
new text end