Requirements for licensing authorities.

1. A licensing authority shall grant an occupational license to any applicant who meets all of the following requirements: a. The applicant has successfully completed an apprenticeship in compliance with program standards for apprenticeships as outlined in 29 C.F.R. §29.5 , subject to a valid apprenticeship agreement, and under the supervision of an eligible employer. b. The applicant has received a passing score on any examination deemed to be necessary for licensing by a licensing authority. c. The applicant is otherwise eligible to receive a license. 2. A licensing authority shall not set a higher required minimum passing score on any examination for an applicant who satisfies the requirements of subsection 1 , paragraph “a” , than that which is required for any other test taker. 3. If a licensing authority does not otherwise require an examination, the licensing authority shall not require an examination for an applicant who satisfies the requirements of subsection 1 , paragraph “a” . 4. A licensing authority shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and administration of this section . 2023 Acts, ch 72, §6