It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 28-27-16 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-27 entitled "Pipefitters and Refrigeration Technicians -- Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractors and Journeyperson Sprinkler Fitters" is hereby amended to read as follows:

28-27-16. Reexamination of applicants. -- Any applicant who has failed a first {ADD an ADD} examination shall be permitted to take a second {ADD subsequent ADD} examination{ADD s at any of the three (3) examinations scheduled during the year as set forth in section 28-27-14. ADD} one hundred twenty (120) days from failure to pass his or her first examination. Any applicant who fails the written test twice, must wait for one year prior to retaking a third or subsequent test and may request via letter to the chief administrator of the division a hearing before the division which shall contain supporting data or evidence that would materially affect his or her score and that could justify a hearing. Every retest or new test shall require payment of a separate test fee.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.