37-68-101. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to:
     (1) protect the health and safety of the people of this state from the danger of electrically caused shocks, fires, and explosions;
     (2) protect property from the hazard of electrically caused fires and explosions;
     (3) establish a procedure for determining where and by whom electrical installations are to be made;
     (4) assure the public that persons making electrical installations are qualified; and
     (5) insure that the electrical installations and electrical products made and sold in this state meet minimum safety standards.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 366, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 425, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 226, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 269, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 504, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2802(part).