Vermont Statutes Title 26 Sec. 5021
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 26 Sec. 5021
- design: means planning the physical and operational characteristics of a potable water supply or wastewater system that requires a permit or designer's certification or license under the laws of this State. See
- designer: means a person who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of potable water supply or wastewater system design. See
- Director: means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. See
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- License: means a current authorization granted by the Director permitting the practice of potable water supply or wastewater system design. See
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States may apply to the District of Columbia and any territory and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See
§ 5021. Eligibility for licensure
(a) To be eligible for licensure as a designer, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age; able to read and write the English language; hold a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent; and demonstrate such specific education, training, experience, and examination performance as the Director may by rule require to hold the class of license sought.
(b) The Director may waive examination for an applicant licensed or certified in good standing by a foreign jurisdiction found by the Director to enforce equivalent standards to obtain the class of license sought in this State. The applicant’s previous job description and experience in the design field may be considered. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)