(a) The board shall provide for examinations which test the knowledge, skill, and proficiency of the applicants.
Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-31-29
state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) Examinations shall be held at such time and place as may be fixed by the board at least once each three-month period. Written notice of the place of examinations shall be mailed to all persons who have filed current applications for the examinations of the board.(c) The board may charge each applicant and retesting applicants for examination a reasonable fee based on the actual costs for administering the examinations. Applicants must stand for the examination within one year from the date the board receives the examination application and fees, otherwise the applicant must resubmit an application and appropriate fees.(d) The board may enter into reciprocity agreements with other states to permit Alabama certified contractors to engage in work in other states in exchange for that state‘s contractors being permitted to perform work in Alabama. This provision recognizes the status of the certified contractor as having passed the examination; however, all certification fees are required to be paid.
