(a) In addition to any powers and duties set forth elsewhere, the State Board shall: (1) twice a year hold a seminar and invite members from each local licensing jurisdiction to discuss any industry or licensing problems; (2) adopt regulations to establish: (i) application and examination fees; (ii) continuing education requirements; and (iii) application deadlines; (3) enforce, within 18 months of issuance, minimum standards for the provision of electrical services consistent with the most recently issued version of the National Fire Protection Association 70: National Electrical Code; (4) issue licenses; (5) keep records of its proceedings; and (6) adopt any other regulations necessary to carry out this title. (b) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section shall: (1) be based on the National Electrical Code or any local variants adopted by a local board; (2) consist of a course or training on practical techniques, installation procedures, or other relevant topics; and (3) be administered by: (i) a college or an apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning or the federal Office of Apprenticeship; (ii) a state or nationally recognized training program; or (iii) another person approved by the State Board.
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