North Carolina § 87-98.6 Well contractor qualifications and examination; exemption

North Carolina Statutes

§ 87-98.6 — Well contractor qualifications and examination; exemption

North Carolina § 87-98.6

Ch. 87Contractors

Art. 7AWell Contractors Certification

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-98.6 (2026).

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(a)The Commission, with the advice and assistance of the Secretary, shall establish minimum requirements of education, experience, and knowledge for each type of certification for well contractors and shall establish procedures for receiving applications for certification, conducting examinations, and making investigations of applicants as may be necessary and appropriate so that prompt and fair consideration will be given to each applicant.

(b)The Commission, with the advice and assistance of the Secretary, shall establish minimum requirements of education, experience, and knowledge for each type of certification for well contractors for the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring devices, appliances, and equipment related to the construction, operation,

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(a) The Commission, with the advice and assistance of the Secretary, shall establish minimum requirements of education, experience, and knowledge for each type of certification for well contractors and shall establish procedures for receiving applications for certification, conducting examinations, and making investigations of applicants as may be necessary and appropriate so that prompt and fair consideration will be given to each applicant.
(b) The Commission, with the advice and assistance of the Secretary, shall establish minimum requirements of education, experience, and knowledge for each type of certification for well contractors for the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring devices, appliances, and equipment related to the construction, operation, and repair of wells. Requirements developed pursuant to this subsection shall apply only to the initial certification of an applicant and shall not be required as part of continuing education or as a condition of certification renewal.
(c) A person who is 70 years of age or older who (i) has engaged in well contractor activity for more than 20 years; (ii) has no record of having violated any provision of this Article, Article 7 of this Chapter, or any order issued or rule adopted pursuant to this Article or Article 7 of this Chapter in the previous 10 years; and (iii) meets all other requirements for certification under this Article is exempt from examination requirements adopted pursuant to this section. (1997-358, s. 2; 2014-120, s. 42(b); 2023-63, s. 13.)