1. 1. A licensing authority shall grant an occupational license to any applicant who meets all of the following requirements:

   1. a. The applicant has successfully completed an apprenticeship in compliance with program standards for apprenticeships as outlined in 29 C.F.R. §29.5, subject to a valid apprenticeship agreement, and under the supervision of an eligible employer.
   2. b. The applicant has received a passing score on any examination deemed to be necessary for licensing by a licensing authority.
   3. c. The applicant is otherwise eligible to receive a license.
2. 2. A licensing authority shall not set a higher required minimum passing score on any examination for an applicant who satisfies the requirements of subsection 1, paragraph “a”, than that which is required for any other test taker.
3. 3. If a licensing authority does not otherwise require an examination, the licensing authority shall not require an examination for an applicant who satisfies the requirements of subsection 1, paragraph “a”.
4. 4. A licensing authority shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and administration of this section.

2023 Acts, ch 72, §6