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MI HB5583
Bill
Status
12/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mark Ouimet
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AI Summary
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Allows honorably discharged veterans from active military service to qualify for a journey plumber's license by providing an affidavit from a commanding officer documenting at least 6,000 hours of entry-level plumbing experience instead of requiring a 3-year apprenticeship under a master plumber
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Permits veterans discharged within 1 year of applying to demonstrate basic knowledge in seven specific areas: plumbing terminology, drainage systems, fixtures, water/backflow protection, wastewater disposal, testing/inspections, and venting
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Authorizes the department to grant partial credit toward the 6,000-hour experience requirement for veterans who have not attained full hours or knowledge in all seven required areas, based on military service documentation
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Requires journey plumbers to complete board-approved continuing education on code updates or changes within 12 months after such updates occur as a condition of license renewal
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Effective date: December 19, 2012
Legislative Description
Occupations; plumbers; use of certain military experience as the basis for licensure; authorize. Amends sec. 25 of 2002 PA 733 (MCL 338.3535).
Veterans, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 380'12 With Immediate Effect
12/27/2012