Title 26, Title 26: Professions and Occupations

§ 894. Energizing installations (a) A new electrical installation in or on a complex structure or an electrical installation used for the testing or construction of a complex structure shall not be connected or caused to be connected, to a source of electrical energy unless prior…

§ 895. Issuance of order by Commissioner If the Commissioner finds a violation of the rules adopted under section 891 of this title or that the structure is not in substantial compliance with the safety requirements of the Department for that structure, the Commissioner may issue…

§ 896. Request for reconsideration; appeals A person aggrieved by a refusal to grant a certificate of completion under section 893 of this title or by an order under section 895 of this title may request that the Commissioner reconsider such refusal or order. A request for recons…

§ 897. Administrative penalties; enforcement; liability (a) The Commissioner may, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, assess an administrative penalty of not more than $1,000.00 for each violation against a person who violates any rule adopted under this subchapter, or…

§ 898. Municipal inspection (a) A legislative body may establish inspection procedures and appoint trained and qualified municipal inspectors to conduct electrical inspections. If the Commissioner determines that the inspection procedures and the training and qualifications of th…

§ 899. Private inspections (a) Upon a determination that the resources of the State and the municipality are insufficient to provide the approval or inspection services required by this chapter, the Commissioner may assign responsibility for inspecting electrical installations on…

§ 901. Electricians’ Licensing Board; membership; powers (a) Creation. A board for the licensing of electricians is created, to be known as the “Electricians’ Licensing Board.” (b) Membership. The Board consists of the Commissioner of Public Safety or a member of that Department …

§ 902. Master electricians (a) To be eligible for licensure as a master electrician, an applicant shall: (1) have been licensed as a journeyman electrician under this chapter for at least two years; or (2) have had comparable experience and training, within or without this State,…

§ 903. Journeyman electricians (a) To be eligible for licensure as a journeyman electrician an applicant shall: (1) provide verification by the Vermont Apprenticeship Council of completion of an apprenticeship in electrical wiring that included both instruction and practice in wo…

§ 904. Type-S journeyman electrician (a) To be eligible for licensure as a type-S journeyman an applicant shall: (1) complete an accredited training and experience program recognized by the Board; or (2) have had training and experience, within or without this State, acceptable t…

§ 905. Application; examinations, education, and fees (a)(1) Each applicant for a license shall submit to the Board, on forms furnished by it, a written application containing such relevant information as the Board may require, accompanied by the required examination fee. (2) The…

§ 906. Examinations not required (a) Generally. A license for an individual who is licensed by another state or who has received designation by the U.S. Armed Forces as a 12R electrician or equivalent shall be issued without examination as provided pursuant to this section on pay…

§ 907. Recognition of experience (a) The Board, in determining the qualifications of an applicant for a license, may in its discretion give recognition: (1) in the case of an application for a master’s license, to the applicant’s experience as a licensed journeyman in another sta…

§ 908. Expiration and renewal of licenses; continuing education (a) All licenses expire on the last day of a month designated by the Board. A license shall be valid for three years. The Board shall renew the license of a person holding a valid license issued under this chapter on…

§ 909. Revocation, suspension, and refusing of renewal of license The Board, after notice to the licensee and opportunity for hearing, may revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter, or refuse to renew the license of a person who has made application for renewal: (1) i…

§ 910. License not required A license shall not be required for the following types of work: (1) Any electrical work, including construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical installations in, on, or about equipment or premises, that are owned or lea…

§ 911. Penalty Any person who installs, replaces, or repairs any electrical installation except as provided in sections 882 and 910 of this title, without first obtaining an appropriate license under this subchapter, or employs a person to make any electrical installation for whi…

§ 913. License fees and licenses All licenses shall be issued by the Chair of the Board. (Added 1969, No. 284 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 1975, No. 118, § 77; 1999, No. 49, § 144.)

§ 914. Members of Board; per diem and expenses Each appointed member of the Board is entitled to a per diem and expenses as provided in 32 V.S.A. § 1010. (Added 1969, No. 284 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 1987, No. 274 (Adj. Sess.), § 22.)

§ 915. Employment of inspectors; appropriation The Department of Public Safety is authorized to employ inspectors as necessary for carrying out the responsibilities of the Commissioner under section 893 of this title. (Added 1969, No. 284 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 1979, No. 121 …

§ 1051. Purpose and effect In order to safeguard the life and health of the people of this State, no person shall practice, or offer to practice, property inspecting unless currently licensed under this chapter. (Added 2013, No. 136 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)

§ 1052. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (2) “License” means a current authorization granted by the Director permitting the practice of property inspecting. (3) “Practice of property inspecting” means…

§ 1053. Prohibitions; offenses (a) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to: (1) sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any property inspector degree, diploma, certificate of registration, license, or any other related document or record or to aid or abet in so d…

§ 1054. Exceptions This chapter does not prohibit: (1) the practice of property inspection that is incidental to his or her program of study by a person enrolled in a property inspection training program approved by the Director; or (2) the practice of any other occupation or pro…

§ 1071. Duties of the Director (a) The Director shall: (1) provide general information to applicants for licensure as property inspectors; (2) receive applications for licensure and issue licenses to applicants qualified under this chapter; (3) administer fees as established by l…

§ 1072. Advisor appointees (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint two property inspectors for five-year staggered terms to serve at the Secretary’s pleasure as advisors in matters relating to property inspection. One of the initial appointments may be for less than a five-year …

§ 1091. Eligibility for licensure (a) Each applicant for licensure as a property inspector shall meet the following minimum requirements: (1) Be at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed high school or its equivalent. (2) Complete no less than 80 hours of education…

§ 1092. License renewal (a) A license shall be renewed every two years on a schedule determined by the Director upon application and payment of the required fee. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in suspension of all privileges granted to the lice…

§ 1093. Applications Applications for licensure and license renewal shall be on forms provided by the Director. Each application shall contain a statement under oath showing the applicant’s education, experience, and other pertinent information and shall be accompanied by the req…

§ 1094. Licensure generally The Director shall issue a license or renew a license, upon payment of the fees required under this chapter, to an applicant or licensee who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. (Added 2013, No. 136 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)

§ 1095. Fees Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay those fees set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 125. (Added 2013, No. 136 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)

§ 1161. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the Board of Professional Engineering. (2) “Professional engineering” means any service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education, training, and experience in the application o…

§ 1162. Prohibition; enforcement (a) No person shall engage in the practice of professional engineering in this State unless the person is licensed under or exempt from this chapter. (b) No person shall use in connection with the person’s name any letters, words, or insignia, inc…

§ 1163. Exemptions (a) Persons exempt. Section 1162 of this chapter does not prohibit acts constituting the practice of engineering performed as a necessary part of the duties of: (1) an officer or employee of the federal government; (2) an officer or a full-time employee of the …

§ 1171. Board of Professional Engineering (a) The Board of Professional Engineering is created, consisting of six members who are residents of this State. The Board shall be attached to the Office of Professional Regulation. (b) One member of the Board shall be a member of the pu…

§ 1172. Powers and duties (a) The Board shall adopt rules necessary for the performance of its duties, including: (1) a list of recognized engineering specialty disciplines; (2) qualifications for obtaining licensure, interpreting sections 1182a and 1182b of this chapter; (3) exp…

§ 1176. Fees Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay the following fees: (Added 1983, No. 188 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 33; 1991, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 25; 1993, No. 108 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1997, No. 59, § 53, eff. June 30, 19…

§ 1181a. Engineer interns (a) An engineer intern certification shall be issued by the Board to recognize those persons who have completed preliminary steps toward becoming licensed as a professional engineer. Engineer interns are not authorized to practice professional engineerin…

§ 1182a. Licensing standards (a) Licensing standards and procedures adopted or used by the Board shall be fair and reasonable. The standards and procedures shall be designed and implemented to ensure that all qualified applicants are admitted to practice unless there is good reas…

§ 1182b. License and specialty disciplines (a) Upon determining that an applicant is qualified for licensure in one or more specialty disciplines under section 1182a of this subchapter, the Board shall issue a license indicating the specialty discipline or disciplines. (b) Upon d…

§ 1183. License renewal (a) Licenses shall be renewed every two years without examination and on payment of the required fees. However, by rule, the Board may establish a continuing education requirement. If the Board establishes a continuing education requirement and a licensee …

§ 1188. Seal (a) Each licensee shall obtain a seal of a design approved by the Board by rule. (b) Plans, specifications, reports, and other instruments of service issued by a licensee shall be signed and sealed by the licensee. (c) A person who affixes to a plan or other document…

§ 1191. Unprofessional conduct (a) Unprofessional conduct is the conduct prohibited by this section, by 3 V.S.A. § 129a, or by other statutes relating to engineering. (b) [Repealed.] (c) Unprofessional conduct includes any of the following actions by a licensee: (1) failing to ma…

§ 1211. Definitions (a) As used in this chapter, unless a contrary meaning is required by the context: (1) [Repealed.] (2) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (3) “Funeral director” means a licensed person who is the owner, co-owner, employee, …

§ 1212. Advisor appointees; Director duties; rules (a)(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint four persons for five-year staggered terms to serve at the Secretary’s pleasure as advisors in matters relating to funeral service. Three of the initial appointments shall be for four-,…

§ 1213. Inspection of premises (a) The Director or his or her designee may, at any reasonable time, inspect funeral establishments and disposition facilities. (b) Each funeral establishment and disposition facility shall be inspected at least once every two years. Copies of the i…