- (a) A person must be licensed or registered by the commission before engaging in an activity, occupation, or profession described by Texas Water Code, §§26.0301, 26.3573, 26.452, 26.456, 34.007, or 37.003, or Texas Health and Safety Code, §§341.033, 341.034, 341.102, 341.103, 361.027, 366.014, or 366.071. The commission shall issue a license or registration only after an applicant has met the minimum requirements for a license or registration as specified in this chapter.
- (b) A person may not advertise or represent themselves to the public as a holder of a license or registration unless they possess a current license or registration. A person may not advertise or represent to the public that it can perform services for which a license or registration is required unless it holds a current license or registration, or unless it employs individuals who hold current licenses.
- (c) The executive director may contract with persons to provide services required by this chapter. The commission may authorize contractors to collect reasonable fees for the services provided.
- (d) Licenses and registrations are not transferrable.
- (e) New licenses shall not be issued to employees of the commission who have regulatory authority over the rules of this chapter.
Source Note:The provisions of this §30.5 adopted to be effective December 17, 2001, 26 TexReg 10330.