SB 1576 Summary

• Requires applicants for certified public accountant certificates to acknowledge they have read and understand the board's rules of professional conduct.

• Extends conditional renewal or reinstatement of accountant licenses from a maximum of 1 year to 3 years for holders demonstrating financial hardship, and allows accountants with canceled licenses to apply for retired status.

• Limits false complaint provisions under Contractors' State License Law to licensed persons only and authorizes the registrar to issue citations instead of criminal prosecution.

• Authorizes service dealers to install, calibrate, service, maintain, and monitor ignition interlock devices and exempts those limited to ignition interlock work from Bureau of Automotive Repair registration.

• Makes technical and conforming changes to surveying requirements, professional engineer renewals (changed from monthly to quarterly staggering), and weights and measures regulations, including updated references to federal standards and organizations.