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 of at least 4 years of apprenticeship in the electrical trade or 4 years of legally obtained 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 must be made and given as in the case of master electricians' licenses. The examination for a journeyman's license must consist of at least 30 questions designed to fairly test the applicant's knowledge and the applicant's technical application in the following subjects:
     (a) the Ohm's law;
     (b) the national electric code; and
     (c) layout and practical installation of electrical circuits.
     (2) An applicant for a residential electrician's license shall furnish written evidence of at least 2 years of apprenticeship in the electrical trade or 2 years of legally obtained 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 must be made and given as in the case of master electricians' licenses. The examination for a residential electrician's license must consist of at least 30 questions designed to fairly test the applicant's knowledge and the applicant's technical application in the following subjects:
     (a) the Ohm's law;
     (b) the national electric code; and
     (c) layout and practical installation of electrical circuits.

     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; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 196, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 112, Ch. 467, L. 2005.