Chapter 575

2004 -- S 2781

Enacted 07/09/04

A N A C T

RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HOISTING ENGINEERS

Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, DaPonte, Ciccone, and Lanzi

Date Introduced: February 11, 2004

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 28-26-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-26 entitled "Hoisting

Engineers" is hereby amended to read as follows:

28-26-7. Application for license -- Examination. -- (a) Each person who desires to act

as a steam, internal combustion engines, electric, or compressed air hoisting engineer shall make

application to the division for a license upon a form furnished him or her, submit notarized list of

work experience, and shall pass an examination on the construction and operation of steam,

electric, internal combustion engines, and compressed air engines and machinery. Applications

for examinations must be received fifteen (15) working days prior to the examination date.

      (b) Any person applying for a license and who knowingly makes any misstatement as to

his or her work experience or other qualifications shall be subject to the penalties provided for in

section 28-26-11.

(c) In addition to the requirements for submitting an application for examination, as

required in subsection (a) above, any person applying for a full license, a hydraulic crane license,

or a lattice crane license shall also be required to include a valid medical health card with their

application.

(d) In addition to the requirements for submitting an application for examination, as

required in subsection (a) above, any person applying for a construction forklift license shall also

be required to include a copy of their OSHA forklift certification with their application.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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