(1) (a) To be licensed, a person shall apply solely with the administrator. An applicant shall not be licensed as a conveyance mechanic unless the applicant possesses a certificate of completion of a conveyance mechanic program as approved by the administrator.

(b) In lieu of qualifying pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (1), an applicant shall qualify if the applicant holds a valid license from another state having standards that, at a minimum, are substantially similar to those imposed by this article as determined by the administrator.

(c) In lieu of qualifying pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (1), an applicant shall qualify if the applicant:

(I) Has passed an examination, as determined by the administrator, on the codes and standards that apply to conveyances; and

(II) Furnishes to the administrator acceptable evidence that the applicant worked as a conveyance mechanic for at least three years without direct supervision.

(d) Repealed.

(2) (a) An applicant shall not be licensed as a conveyance inspector unless the applicant is certified to inspect conveyances by a nationally recognized conveyance association.

(b) Repealed.

(c) In lieu of qualifying pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (2), an applicant appointed or designated as a conveyance inspector shall qualify if the applicant is eligible to, and intends to, become nationally certified within one year. A license issued pursuant to this section shall expire upon the termination of employment with the local jurisdiction or after one year from the date of licensure, whichever occurs first. A license issued pursuant to this paragraph (c) shall not be eligible for renewal unless the applicant has obtained national certification.

(3) (a) A person who is not qualified to be a conveyance contractor shall not be certified as a conveyance contractor.

(b) To qualify to be a certified conveyance contractor, an applicant shall demonstrate the following qualifications:

(I) The applicant shall employ at least one licensed conveyance mechanic; and

(II) The applicant shall comply with the insurance requirements in section 9-5.5-115.

(c) Repealed.