37-68-305. Journeyman and residential electricians -- application -- qualifications -- contents of examination. (1) An applicant for a journeyman electrician's license shall furnish written evidence that he has had at least 4 years' apprenticeship in the electrical trade or 4 years' practical experience in the wiring for, installing, and repairing of electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power. Applications for license and notice to the applicant shall be made and given as in the case of master electricians' licenses. The written examination for a journeyman's license shall consist of at least 30 questions designed to fairly test the applicant's knowledge and the technical application thereof in the following subjects:
     (a) the Ohm's law;
     (b) the national electrical code;
     (c) layout and practical installation of electrical circuits.
     (2) An applicant for a residential electrician's license shall furnish written evidence that he has had at least 2 years' apprenticeship in the electrical trade or 2 years' practical experience in the wiring for, installing, and repairing of electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power in residential construction consisting of less than five living units in a single structure. Application for license and notice to the applicant is made and given as in the case of master electricians' licenses. The written examination for a residential electrician's license consists of at least 30 questions designed to fairly test the applicant's knowledge and the technical application thereof in the following subjects:
     (a) the Ohm's law;
     (b) the national electrical code;
     (c) layout and practical installation of electrical circuits in residential construction consisting of less than five living units in a single structure.

     History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 148, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 275, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2807(2); amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 546, L. 1979.