Bill Summary for H 742 (2015-2016)

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Apr 15 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 742 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 14, 2015
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND TO ALLOW NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REDUCE COSTS BY ALLOWING THE EMPLOYMENT OF LICENSED SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PLUMBERS.
Intro. by Arp, Catlin, Millis.

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Deletes language in GS 89C-13(a), which specified requirements for licensure as a professional engineer, and replaced it with language specifying the requirements for certification as an engineer intern.

Adds new GS 89C-13(a1), which specifies the new requirements for licensure as a professional engineer. Requires that the applicant be of good character and reputation, submit five character references, comply with the requirements of the new law, and meet the requirements related to education, examination, and experience. Authorizes the State Board of Examiners of Engineers and Surveyors to allow licensure by comity or endorsement and based on long-established practice. Authorizes waivers for examination requirements under certain circumstances.

Effective October 1, 2015.