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2023 SESSION

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HB 1940 Waterworks and wastewater works operators; license reciprocity.

Introduced by: Chris S. Runion | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Waterworks and wastewater works operators; license reciprocity. Requires the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals, upon application by an individual, and without examination, to recognize licenses or certificates issued by another state as fulfillment of qualifications for licensure in the Commonwealth if certain conditions are met. This bill is identical to SB 999.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Waterworks and wastewater works operators; license reciprocity. Requires the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (the Department) to issue a reciprocal license for waterworks and wastewater works operators licensed in another state as fulfillment of qualifications for licensure in the Commonwealth. The bill specifies required conditions to be met by individual applicants seeking a reciprocal license. This bill requires the Board to adopt regulations establishing procedure by which the Department shall grant licenses within 30 days of the date of application. The bill directs the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. This bill is identical to SB 999.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Waterworks and wastewater works operators; license reciprocity. Requires the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (the Department) to issue a reciprocal license for waterworks and wastewater works operators licensed in another state within 15 days of receipt of a complete application. Such license is to be issued, without examination, for the highest Virginia classification that is generally comparable to the applicant's existing license or certificate with appropriate credit given for an applicant's education and experience. The bill entitles an applicant to appeal the Department's denial or classification decision and directs the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill contains an emergency clause.