37-73-203. Elevator mechanic's license -- limited mechanic's license. (1) A person intending to work as an elevator mechanic shall file a license application with the department on forms furnished by the department.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), an applicant shall furnish proof, under oath, that the person:
(a) has successfully completed a state-approved apprenticeship or other education program that meets requirements established by the department by rule; or
(b) has at least 3 years of experience, verified by current and previous employers, working with equipment subject to the provisions of Title 50, chapter 60, part 7, and has passed the examination provided for in 37-73-204.
(3) The department shall adopt rules for the licensure, without examination, of an applicant who can demonstrate that the applicant has worked continuously as an elevator mechanic for the 3 years prior to October 1, 2005, and has the requisite experience for licensure. An applicant under this section shall pay the required application fee and shall submit any required proof under oath.
(4) The department shall issue an elevator mechanic's license to an applicant that meets the requirements of this section.
(5) (a) The department may issue a limited mechanic's license to an applicant that authorizes a licensee to work only on platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, and dumbwaiters that are installed in private residences.
(b) The examination for a limited mechanic's license must be based on the applicable codes for the equipment that a licensee is authorized to install.
(c) The department shall issue a limited mechanic's license to an applicant that meets the requirements of this subsection (5).
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 303, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 37. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 73. Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors
37-73-202. Apprenticeship allowed
37-73-203. Elevator mechanic's license -- limited mechanic's license
37-73-204. Elevator mechanic's examination -- fee -- reciprocity
37-73-205. through 37-73-207 reserved
37-73-208. Elevator inspector's license -- temporary license
37-73-209. through 37-73-211 reserved
37-73-212. Elevator contractor's license -- limited elevator contractor's license
37-73-213. through 37-73-215 reserved
37-73-216. Temporary elevator mechanic's license
37-73-217. through 37-73-219 reserved
37-73-220. License renewal -- continuing education
37-73-221. Reasonable fees -- deposit of fees and fines
37-73-222. through 37-73-224 reserved