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How to get licensed for Solar in South Dakota

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License CategoriesSDCL 36-16-23
SDCL 36-25-14
SDCL 36-16-14
ExaminationSDCL 36-16-13
Experience RequiredSDCL 36-16-21
SDCL 36-16-2
Insurance & BondingSDCL 36-16-20
SDCL 36-16-1
FeesSDCL 36-25-24
SDCL 36-25-19
Continuing EducationSDCL 36-25-32

Solar laws & codes that apply in South Dakota

SDCL (7 sections)
  • SDCL 36-16-23 SDCL

    SDCL 36-16-23 — Reciprocal licenses to electricians from other states.

    To the extent that other states which provide for the licensing or registering of electricians provide for similar action, the State Electrical Commission may grant a license of the same grade or class to electricians registered or licensed by other states, upon payment by the applicant of the required fee, after being furnished with proof that the qualifications of the applicant are equal to the qualifications of the holders of a similar license in South Dakota.

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  • SDCL 36-25-19 SDCL

    SDCL 36-25-19 — Application for license--Promulgation of rules--License types--Fees for application, verification, examination, and renewal.

    A person may apply for a license required by this chapter to the commission, accompanied by an initial application fee established by the commission under this section. The commission shall license a person who satisfactorily passes an examination showing fitness to practice the person's trade.

    The commission shall promulgate rules, in accordance with chapter 1-26, to establish initial application fees, examination and reexamination fees, license and renewal of license fees, and license verification fees for the following licenses:

    (1)    Appliance contractor;

    (2)    Appliance installer;

    (3)    Individual and small on-site wastewater system installer;

    (4)    Manufactured and mobile home contractor;

    (5)    Manufactured and mobile home installer;

    (6)    Plumber;

    (7)    Plumbing contractor;

    (8)    Sewer and water contractor;

    (9)    Sewer and water installer;

    (10)    Underground irrigation contractor;

    (11)    Underground irrigation installer;

    (12)    Water conditioning contractor; and

    (13)    Water conditioning installer.

    No fee established under this section for an initial application may exceed sixty dollars. No fee established under this section for license verification may exceed thirty dollars. No fee established under this section for an examination or reexamination may exceed one hundred dollars. No fee established under this section for a license or renewal of license may exceed three hundred dollars.

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  • SDCL 36-16-14 SDCL

    SDCL 36-16-14 — Contractor license required for installation of wiring or parts--Farm and residential wiring by Class B electrician.

    No contract, agreement, or understanding with another for the installation of electrical wiring or the installation of electrical parts of other apparatus shall be entered into by anyone not an electrical contractor. Provided, however, that a Class B electrician, as defined in § 36-16-2, is authorized to enter into a contract, undertaking, or agreement for the installation of electrical wiring and his authority under the contract, undertaking or agreement is limited to the installation of farm electrical wiring, residential electrical wiring, the installation of electrical equipment, appliances and apparatus, in relation to said farm and residential wiring.

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  • SDCL 36-16-13 SDCL

    SDCL 36-16-13 — License required--Examination--Application--Fees.

    Any person, partnership, company, corporation, or association that for a fixed sum, price, fee, percentage, or other consideration, undertakes or offers to undertake with another to plan, lay out, supervise, install, make additions, make alterations, or make repairs, in the installation of wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electric lights, heat, or power, shall be licensed by the State Electrical Commission. The commission shall issue a license to a qualified person under this section in the class defined under § 36-16-2 for which the person applies after successful completion of the examination required by the commission.

    The commission shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, establishing fees for the examination and the application required under this section. The commission may charge, or may authorize a third party that administers the examination to charge, each person an examination fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars per examination or reexamination. The application fee may not exceed one hundred dollars per occurrence.

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  • SDCL 36-16-21 SDCL

    SDCL 36-16-21 — Apprentice registration--Fee--Supervision of work.

    An apprentice shall register with the State Electrical Commission. The State Electrical Commission may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to establish and collect a biennial registration fee not to exceed twenty dollars. Biennial fee requirements apply in even-numbered years. The apprentice may not be allowed to work on an installation without personal supervision.

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  • SDCL 36-25-14 SDCL

    SDCL 36-25-14 — Administration of chapter--Promulgation of rules by commission.

    The State Plumbing Commission shall administer the provisions of this chapter and may, in compliance with chapter 1-26, promulgate rules establishing the educational, training, and examination requirements required of applicants for a plumbing contractor's license, plumber's license, plumber's apprentice license, water conditioning plumbing contractor's license, water conditioning plumbing installer's license, water conditioning plumbing apprentice license, appliance plumbing contractor's license, appliance plumbing installer's license, appliance plumbing apprentice license, sewer and water plumbing contractor's license, sewer and water plumbing installer's license, sewer and water plumbing apprentice license, manufactured and mobile home contractor's license, manufactured and mobile home installer's license, manufactured and mobile home apprentice license, underground irrigation contractor's license, underground irrigation installer's license, underground irrigation installer apprentice license, and individual and small on-site wastewater system installer license.

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  • SDCL 36-16-22 SDCL

    SDCL 36-16-22 — Evidence of experience required for license--Partnership or corporate license.

    An individual applying for a license under this chapter shall pay a fee, take an oath, and submit written evidence of having the required experience. If a partnership, company, corporation, or association applies for a license, an officer or manager thereof shall make the application and take the oath and submit evidence as to experience.

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