Minn. R. agency 167, ch. 7083, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION, pt. 7083.2010
An individual meeting the qualifications in part 7083.1080, subpart 1, or 7083.1090, subpart 1, is eligible to apply for certification or apprentice designation on a form provided by the commissioner. The commissioner requires 60 days for review of the application. A complete application consists of documentation of training and experience or the experience gaining method meeting the requirements under part 7083.1050, subpart 2. A certification or apprentice applicant is not allowed to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a certified or apprentice individual until designated as such in writing by the commissioner.
Upon the commissioner's approval of the certification or apprentice application, the commissioner shall issue a number and verification of the individual's status.
Certifications or apprenticeships issued by the commissioner are valid for three years.
Every three years, the certified individual or apprentice shall submit an application for renewal on forms provided by the commissioner no later than 60 days prior to the expiration date. The renewal application must be accompanied by documentation of continuing education under part 7083.1060.
If the commissioner finds evidence of actions listed under part 7083.2020, the commissioner is allowed to deny an application or renewal application for a certification or apprentice. Notice of the pending denial must be served on the applicant by mail. Any pending denial based on part 7083.2020 shall not be issued before an opportunity is provided for a contested case hearing complying with Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14.
The commissioner is allowed to add performance restrictions and training conditions to an individual certification or apprentice designation at any time to address unusual work situations or experience requirements, to take enforcement action under part 7083.2020, or to limit the scope of responsibilities under parts 7083.0710 to 7083.0800, for an individual. Notice of the pending restriction must be served on the applicant by mail. Any pending restriction shall not be issued before an opportunity is provided for a contested case hearing complying with Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14.
Minn. R. agency 167, ch. 7083, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION, pt. 7083.2010
Statutory Authority: MS s 115.03; 115.55