237 CMR 13.00: Eligibility Criteria for Initial Licensure
13.13: Waiver of Education and Work Experience Requirements for Applicants Licensed in a State Without Reciprocity with Massachusetts
(1) An Applicant who holds a current license issued by another state may request a waiver of the clock hours of classroom instruction and work experience requirements for the equivalent license in Massachusetts provided the applicant held his or her license for a period of not less than one year, having been actively engaged in licensed work and such license was issued by examination. The applicants education and work experience required by the other jurisdiction must be equivalent to the education and experience requirements provided in 237 CMR 13.00. Further, all of the following requirements must be met:
(a) Such request shall be made in writing at the time of application and may be granted by the Board upon review.
(b) Each such request for waiver shall include a statement certified by the Keeper of Records of the jurisdiction issuing such journeyman license that such license is current and in good standing.
(c) The Board may request additional information regarding out of state education and work experience In its discretion, the Board may determine that such education and/or experience is not substantially equivalent to the requirements in Massachusetts and may deny credit for part or all of the education and experience submitted.
(2) In no case shall an applicant for licensure receive credit for the education or experience unless such education and experience was based on the National Electrical Code then in effect or an International Electrical Code then in effect or related adopted standards acceptable to the Board.
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