AN ACT REVISING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBERS; REPLACING THE MEMBER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WITH A MEMBER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; AMENDING SECTION 2-15-1875, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

Section 1. Section 2-15-1875, MCA, is amended to read:

"2-15-1875. Board of plumbers. (1) There is a board of plumbers.

(2) The board consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. The members are:

(a) two master plumbers and two journeyman plumbers who are 18 years of age or older, who have been residents of this state for more than 1 year, and who have been duly licensed master or journeyman plumbers at least 5 out of the last 8 years immediately preceding their appointment;

(b) one registered professional engineer qualified in mechanical engineering;

(c) three representatives of the public who are not engaged in the business of installing or selling plumbing equipment; and

(d) one representative of the department of environmental quality, who must have experience in the regulation of drinking water systems.

(3) The appointed members of the board shall serve for terms of 4 years.

(4) The board is allocated to the department for administrative purposes only as prescribed in 2-15-121."

Section 2. Effective date. [This act] is effective on passage and approval.

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I hereby certify that the within bill,

HB 0101, originated in the House.

Chief Clerk of the House

Speaker of the House

Signed this	day

of	, .

President of the Senate

Signed this	day

of	, .

HOUSE BILL NO. 101

INTRODUCED BY S. BOOKOUT-REINICKE

BY REQUEST OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

AN ACT REVISING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF PLUMBERS; REPLACING THE MEMBER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WITH A MEMBER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; AMENDING SECTION 2-15-1875, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.