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ID S1287

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 54-1222 of Idaho Code regarding violations and penalties for engineers and surveyors
  • Adds a civil penalty option of up to $1,500 per offense as an alternative to criminal misdemeanor charges for unlicensed practice of professional engineering or land surveying
  • Clarifies that representing employment of unlicensed engineers or surveyors, misusing another's license or seal, providing false evidence, falsely impersonating a licensee, or using expired/revoked licenses constitutes violations
  • Establishes that violations can result in either misdemeanor prosecution or civil penalty recovery through court action, or both
  • Maintains attorney general's duty to enforce provisions against unlicensed practice with reimbursement of fees and expenses by the professional board

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain actions shall be a violation and to provide a civil penalty.

ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS

Last Action

Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Business2/24/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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