Sec. 4. (a) If, after its examination, the board finds that an applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and by its rules, the board shall issue the applicant a certificate of qualification. A certificate of qualification issued under this chapter is valid for a period of twenty-seven (27) months from the date of its issuance, unless revoked by the board for cause.

     (b) Except for restrictions as to the amount or class of work or services that the board may place in the certificate, the certificate of qualification authorizes a contractor to bid on all proposed public works contracts and authorizes a person offering to perform professional services to perform those services.

     (c) A person that holds a certificate of qualification shall notify the board of any material changes in information in the application submitted to the board.

     (d) The board may revoke a certificate of qualification after it notifies the holder of the certificate and provides the holder with an opportunity to be heard on the proposed revocation. The notice must be in writing and must state the grounds of the proposed revocation.

As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.58-1999, SEC.7 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.7.