Minnesota Administrative Rules

7512.2200 REGISTRATION RENEWAL.

Subpart 1.

Registration expiration date.

An apprentice sprinkler fitter registration expires at midnight on June 30 of each year. A registration is valid upon renewal until the following June 30.

Subp. 2.

Renewal application.

A renewal application for an apprentice registration must be on a form provided or approved by the commissioner and must contain the following information:

A.

The application must contain the apprentice's name and apprentice number.

B.

The application must list any changes to the apprentice's address, telephone number, and driver's license number.

C.

The application must be accompanied by documentation of progress in the apprentice's sprinkler fitter program.

D.

The application must be accompanied by a registration renewal fee of $15. If the application is submitted on or after June 1, the application must also be accompanied by a late fee of $15.

E.

The application must contain or be accompanied by other information requested by the commissioner as necessary to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements for an apprentice of parts 7512.2100 to 7512.2300 and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299M.

F.

The applicant shall sign the application, verifying that the information on the application is true.

Subp. 3.

Reasons to refuse renewal.

To renew an apprentice registration, the apprentice shall submit a completed registration renewal application to the commissioner. The commissioner shall accept a renewal application at any time on or before June 30. A person may not perform fire protection-related work after the registration expires and before a renewal registration is issued. The commissioner shall renew the registration, unless there is a reason to refuse to renew. The commissioner shall refuse to renew for any of the following reasons:

A.

The application does not meet the requirements of subpart 2.

B.

The applicant fails to make satisfactory progress in the applicant's sprinkler fitter program.

C.

The applicant is currently under revocation or suspension.

D.

The commissioner of revenue notifies the commissioner of public safety under Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72, that the applicant owes the state delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest.

Subp. 4.

Application after lapse.

Within one year after an apprentice registration has expired, a former apprentice may obtain another registration by following the renewal procedures of this part. An apprentice whose registration has been expired for more than one year shall comply with all requirements and procedures of part 7512.2100 in order to obtain another registration. A person may not perform fire protection-related work after the registration expires and before another registration is issued.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299M.04

History:

18 SR 1870; L 2005 c 151 art 1 s 116

Published Electronically:

November 8, 2006