DE HB172

Modifies journeyperson electrician licensure requirements to allow either completion of an approved apprenticeship program with final exam OR 8,000+ hours of supervised electrical work experience, with exam waiver for those completing the apprenticeship route.

Expands exceptions to electrical licensing requirements in manufacturing and industrial facilities to include electrical engineers, electrical engineering technicians, and in-house personnel conducting research and development activities.

Creates new duty for business owners, operators, managers, and supervisors to report within 10 days to the Board if they have knowledge that unlicensed employees are performing electrical work, and requires verification of proper licensing before work begins.

Renumbers penalty section and maintains existing criminal penalties: first offense fine of $500-$1,000; second or subsequent offense fine of $1,000-$2,000, with Justice of the Peace Courts having jurisdiction.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment with grandfather clause preserving existing journeyperson licenses without requiring compliance with new requirements.