§ 21-15-204. EXAMINATIONS - IN GENERAL.

(a)

Required. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.

(b)

Right to examination. An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(c)

Time and place of examination. The Board shall give examinations to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.

(d)

Subjects and method of examination.

(1)

Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, an examination shall be given and answered in writing.

(2)

The examination shall be designed to test an applicant's knowledge of the work that can be performed under the license for which application has been made.

(e)

Decision of the Board; notice. Within a reasonable time after a written or oral examination, the Board shall issue its decision regarding the qualifications of the applicant and shall promptly notify the applicant of its decision.

(f)

Oral examination. If an applicant for a journeyman plumber-gasfitter or journeyman gasfitter license fails the written examination, the Board, on request, shall submit the applicant to an oral examination.

(1988 Code, §§ 7-242, 7-244, 7-245) (Bill No. 115, 1992, § 1, 8-27-1992; Bill No. 177-95, § 1, 12-28-1995; Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)