Section 448E-8.5 - Continued competency; license renewals(a) Prior to each license renewal, all licensed electricians except maintenance electricians shall: (1) Furnish the board with proof of attendance at an educational course related to current updates of the National Electrical Code conducted or approved by the community colleges; or(2) Successfully complete an examination prescribed by the board on current updates to the National Electrical Code. The board shall contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade the examination. Fees related to the examination shall be-paid by the licensee directly to the professional testing agency.(b) Prior to each license renewal, all licensed plumbers shall:(1) Furnish the board with proof of attendance at an educational course related to current updates of the Uniform Plumbing Code conducted or approved by the community colleges; or(2) Successfully complete an examination prescribed by the board on current updates to the Uniform Plumbing Code. The board shall contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade the examination. A licensee shall pay all fees related to the examination directly to the professional testing agency.(c) A licensee who has been issued a new license within one year of the renewal date shall not be required to take the course or the examination to renew the licensee's license.L 1994, c 215, §2; am L 1997, c 76, §1; am L 2004, c 127, §2 .