§21-14-1. Declaration of Purpose
The provisions of this article are intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public as well as public and private property by assuring the competence of those who perform plumbing through licensure by the Commissioner of Labor.
§21-14-2. Definitions
As used in this article: (a) “License” means a valid and current license issued by the Commissioner of Labor in accordance with the provisions of this article. (b) “Journeyman plumber” means a person qualified by passage of a journeyman plumber written examination with a score of at least 70 percent and who is competent to […]
§21-14-3. License Required; Exemptions
(a) On and after January 1, 2009, a person performing or offering to perform plumbing work in this state shall have a license issued by the Commissioner of Labor, in accordance with the provisions of this article. (b) A person licensed under this article must carry a copy of the license on any job in […]
§21-14-3a. Veteran Qualification for Examination for License as a Plumber
Any person who has served as a member of the United States armed forces, National Guard, or reserve, and who has successfully completed the course of instruction required to qualify him or her for rating as a plumber, utilities worker, or other equivalent rating in his or her particular branch of the armed forces, and […]
§21-14-4. Rule-Making Authority
The Commissioner of Labor shall propose rules for legislative approval, in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this article, which shall provide: (1) Standards and procedures for issuing and renewing licenses, including classifications of licenses as defined in this article, […]
§21-14-5. Enforcement
The Commissioner of Labor and his or her Deputy Commissioner or any compliance officer of the Division of Labor as authorized by the Commissioner of Labor is authorized to enforce the provisions of this article, and may, at reasonable hours, enter any building or premises where plumbing work is performed and issue cease and desist […]
§21-14-6. Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of License
(a) The Commissioner of Labor may deny a license to any applicant who fails to comply with the rules established by the Commissioner of Labor, or who lacks the necessary qualifications: Provided, That the commissioner shall apply 21-1-6 of this code to determine if the prior criminal conviction bears a rational nexus to the license […]
§21-13-2. Definitions
As used in this article, except where a different meaning is provided in section five of this article: (1) "Convenience food store" means a business establishment that:
§21-13-3. Convenience Food Store Regulations
All convenience food stores shall comply with the following provisions: (1) If open for business after twelve o'clock a.m., the convenience food store must employ two persons who are continuously on duty on the premises from twelve o'clock a.m. until closing or five o'clock a.m., whichever occurs first, or employ one person during these hours […]
§21-13-4. Penalties and Enforcement
Any owner who fails to comply with this article, upon the first violation, shall be assessed a civil fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500; and, upon a second violation shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. For third and subsequent violations, an owner shall be fined not […]