(1) such apprentice has been individually registered in an
apprenticeship program which is duly registered with the industrial
commissioner in conformity with the provisions of article twenty-three
of this chapter;
(2) such apprentice's registration occurred prior to his employment as
an apprentice on such service work; and
(3) written proof of such individual registration is submitted to the
contracting public agency prior to such apprentice's employment as an
apprentice. The proof submitted shall include evidence of the
appropriate ratios and apprentice's wage rates.
(b) In no event shall the ratio of apprentices to journeymen employed
on such service work be greater than the lesser of the following ratios:
(1) the ratio permitted in the apprenticeship program approved by the
industrial commissioner; or
(2) the ratio prevailing in the locality where the service work will
be performed.
(c) The rate of wages established for apprentices shall be the
prevailing rate as determined in accordance with this article.