(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards of practice and professional conduct for locksmiths and businesses that provide locksmith services.

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(2) The board shall require that an applicant for certification as a locksmith pass a test demonstrating the competency of the applicant to act as a locksmith.

(3) The board may adopt rules to regulate the practice of locksmithing, including but not limited to rules:

(a) Accepting the results of competency testing by a nationally recognized certification program for locksmiths;

(b) Establishing requirements for the issuance or renewal of a locksmith certificate, including but not limited to training and continuing education requirements;

(c) Establishing standards of professional conduct for certified locksmiths; and

(d) Establishing fees necessary for the administration of ORS § 701.475 to 701.490 that do not exceed the following amounts:

(A) $100 for application.

(B) $100 for testing.

(C) $300 for issuance of an initial two-year certificate.

(D) $300 for renewal of a two-year certificate.

(4) The board shall adopt rules establishing procedures for the issuance, renewal and revocation of a locksmith certificate.

(5) The board may suspend or revoke a locksmith certificate if the locksmith:

(a) Fails to comply with a continuing education requirement established by the board; or

(b) Violates a standard of professional conduct for certified locksmiths established by board rule. [2009 c.781 § 4]