Bill Text: PA HB1551 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

---

Bill Title: Further providing for license without certification.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-4)

Status: (Passed) 2010-02-17 - Act No. 7 [HB1551 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HB1551-Introduced.html

---

PRINTER'S NO. 1926
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 1551 Session of2009
INTRODUCED BY WALKO, BRENNAN, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA, CREIGHTON, W. KELLER, KOTIK, KULA, MAHONEY, MATZIE, MURT, MUSTIO, SIPTROTH, SOLOBAY AND YOUNGBLOOD, MAY 29, 2009
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, MAY 29, 2009
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.
20090HB1551PN1926 - 2 -