Pennsylvania Act 2010-7 — CRANE OPERATOR LICENSURE ACT - LICENSING WITHOUT CERTIFICATION

Act text

Session of 2010

No. 2010-7

HB 1551

AN ACT

Amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1363, No.100), entitled "An act relating to crane operator licensure; establishing the State Board of Crane Operators; conferring powers and imposing duties relative to regulating the practice of crane operation; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation," further providing for license without certification.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. Section 506 of the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L. 1363, No.100), known as the Crane Operator Licensure Act, is amended to read:

Section 506. License without certification.

(a) Eligibility.--For a period [of one year following the effective date of this section] commencing on the effective date of regulations promulgated under section 2102 and continuing until December 9, 2011 , an individual shall be eligible for licensure without certification, as required by this act, if the individual:

(1) meets the qualifications under section 502, except section 502(a)(3) and the requirements set forth in either paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection;

(2) has passed a practical examination administered by NCCCO. Proof of successful completion of the practical examination shall be provided to the board; or

(3) can document five or more years' experience immediately preceding the date of application for licensure to operate a crane as defined in this act. Licenses granted under this provision shall be issued only for the operation of cranes where documentation, acceptable to the board, has been provided. Licenses issued pursuant to this section shall only authorize the operation of a crane within the experience documented and accepted by the board.

(b) Renewal.--Licenses issued under this section are not required to obtain certification for purposes of biennial renewal under section 502(b).

Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

APPROVED--The 17th day of February, A.D. 2010.

EDWARD G. RENDELL