Chapter 128

2009 -- H 5813

Enacted 07/16/09

A N A C T

RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HOISTING ENGINEERS

Introduced By: Representative Robert A. Watson

Date Introduced: February 26, 2009

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

Engineers" is hereby amended to read as follows:

28-26-1. Board of examiners of hoisting engineers. -- (a) The director of labor and

training shall appoint a resident of this state who has had fifteen (15) years practical experience

with a full license as a hoisting engineer, who, together with two (2) qualified individuals

appointed by the governor who hold full licenses as hoisting engineers, one person with the

minimum endorsement as a pay loader/back hoe licensed operator and two (2) members, also

appointed by the governor, who hold a hoisting engineers license with any regular endorsement,

shall constitute a board of examiners of hoisting engineers.

(a) The board of examiners of hoisting engineers shall consist of seven (7) qualified

electors of the state appointed by the governor as follows:

(1) One individual with fifteen (15) years practical experience as a fully licensed hoisting

engineer;

(2) Two (2) individuals who hold full licenses as hoisting engineers;

(3) One person holding at least the minimum endorsement of pay loader/backhoe licensed

operator;

(4) Two (2) individuals, each holding a hoisting engineers license with any regular

endorsement and;

(5) The director of the department of labor and training or his or her designee that has a

construction background.

     (b) (1) Each member appointed by the governor and director of labor and training shall be

appointed for a term of three (3) years.

      (2) Any absence on the board may be filled by the administrator of professional

regulation for the purpose of obtaining a quorum. Any vacancy on the board which occurs for any

causes shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.

      (c) The division of professional regulation shall examine and license hoisting operating

engineers of steam, internal combustion engines, electric, and compressed air powered

machinery.

      (d) The board shall supervise the operations of the division in an advisory capacity in

promulgating such policy as may be necessary to improve the operation of the division in its area

of expertise. The promulgation of that policy shall be subject to the approval of the director of the

department.

      (e) The members of the board of examiners of hoisting engineers shall elect a

chairperson and secretary annually every February. Vacancies arising in the office of chairperson

or secretary between regular appointments shall be cared for in a like manner.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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LC01606

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