Rule 121-2-.03. Statewide License by Reciprocity

(1) The respective Divisions may enter into a formal written agreement with other state licensing Boards to offer licenses by Endorsement or by Reciprocity. (2) A person may be issued a Conditioned Air Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage Contractor, Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, or Utility Manager license by submitting a completed application, fee, and evidence that they hold a current out-of-state license in an appropriate classification, with said license having been granted based on the applicant passing an examination issued and conducted by a licensing board qualifying under this rule. The applicant must demonstrate through documentation that he or she meets the prerequisite experience requirements and must submit other documentation as may be requested by the Board. (3) To qualify for purposes of this rule, an out-of-state licensing board must conduct examinations and have requirements that are substantially equal to the examination and requirements of this Board at the time the application for license is filed, provided that a similar privilege is offered to persons licensed under this Board. The type and classification of license issued will be determined by this Board based on the requirements of the other licensing board. (4) The appropriate division of the Board may deny a license under this rule if it appears that the applicant is attempting to circumvent the requirements of Georgia law by first becoming licensed in another state, or if the applicant has been the subject of disciplinary action in the state in which licensed or has committed any act which would be grounds for disciplinary action in this State. (5) Persons licensed under grandfather provisions who have not passed an examination conducted by a licensing board qualifying under paragraph (2) of this rule will not qualify for license under this rule. Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-2-.03
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-14-5, 43-14-6.
History. Original Rule entitled "Issuance, Renewal and Expiration of Licenses" adopted as ER. 121-2-0.8-.03. F. Sept. 29, 1980; eff. Sept. 25, 1980, the date of adoption.
Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Nov. 7, 1980; eff. Nov. 27, 1980.
Amended: ER. 121-2-0.14-.03 entitled "Statewide Conditioned Air Contractor License" adopted. F. Apr. 28, 1981; eff. Apr. 22, 1981, the date of adoption.
Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. July 30, 1981; eff. August 19, 1981.
Amended: ER. 121-2-0.21-.03 adopted. F. Mar. 22, 1983; eff. Mar. 16, 1983, the date of adoption.
Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F. July 13, 1983; eff. August 2, 1983.
Amended: F. July 31, 1984; eff. August 20, 1984.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 24, 1989; eff. Sept. 13, 1989.
Amended: F. Feb. 22, 1990; eff. Mar. 14, 1990.
Amended: F. Jan. 31, 1991; eff. Feb. 20, 1991.
Amended: F. Sept. 16, 1992; eff. Oct. 6, 1992.
Amended: F. June 18, 1993; eff. July 8, 1993.
Amended: F. Dec. 2, 1993; eff. Dec. 22, 1993.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "Conditioned Air Contractor License" adopted. F. June 29, 2005; eff. July 19, 2005.
Amended: New Rule entitled "Statewide License by Reciprocity" (i.e., Rule 121-2-.05 entitled "Statewide License by Endorsement" renumbered as Rule 121-2-.03 with title change). F. Feb. 27, 2025; eff. Mar. 19, 2025.