North Carolina § 87-98 - 6. Well contractor qualifications and examination.

§ 87-98. 6. Well contractor qualifications and examination.

The Commission, with the advice and assistance of the Secretary, shall establish minimum requirements of education, experience, and knowledge for each type of certification for well contractors and shall establish procedures for receiving applications for certification, conducting examinations, and making investigations of applicants as may be necessary and appropriate so that prompt and fair consideration will be given to each applicant. The Commission, with the advice and assistance of the Secretary, shall establish minimum requirements of education, experience, and knowledge for each type of certification for well contractors for the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring devices, appliances, and equipment related to the construction, operation, and repair of wells. Requirements developed pursuant to this subsection shall apply only to the initial certification of an applicant and shall not be required as part of continuing education or as a condition of certification renewal. History (1997-358, s. 2; 2014-120, s. 42(b).) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2014-120, s. 42(c), provides, in part: "The requirements of subsection (b) of G.S. 87-98.6 , as enacted by Section 42(b) of this act, apply to applicants applying for certification on or after the date this section becomes effective [September 18, 2014]." Session Laws 2014-120, s. 60, is a severability clause. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2014-120, s. 42(b), effective September 18, 2014, added the subsection (a) designation; and added subsection (b). For applicability, see editor's note.