An elevator or accessibility lift mechanic shall pass an examination given by the commissioner, except in cases in which an elevator or accessibility lift mechanic has proven to the satisfaction of the commissioner experience in excess of 5 years within the state. A license shall be issued to the mechanic for a 2-year period. A fee of $50 shall be charged for the initial examination and license. A license may be renewed every 2 years upon payment of a fee of $35. Employees of the department of labor shall not be charged for the issuance or renewal of a license. A person who holds a certificate or license of competency as a mechanic equal to that of this state may be issued a license without examination upon payment of a fee of $35. The commissioner may revoke any license for cause shown, after a hearing. The holder of a license under question shall receive 7 days' written notice informing the licensee of the charges and of the time and place of the hearing.
Source. 1995, 100:7. 1997, 333:3, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.