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Exemptions and limitations

33-29-604. Exemptions and limitations.

(a) The provisions of this act shall not apply to:

(i) An officer or employee of the United States practicing within the scope of his authority and employment;

(ii) An officer or employee of the state of Wyoming performing regulatory reviews within the scope of his authority and employment provided the officer or employee shall not represent himself to be a licensed professional engineer or licensed professional surveyor unless he is so licensed and except when filing water right petitions with the state of Wyoming as provided in title 41 of the Wyoming statutes;

(iii) An individual working for a business entity or licensee provided a licensee exercises responsible charge over all final designs, drawings, maps, plats and plans filed under W.S. 33-29-801;

(iv) A utility company or telecommunications company regulated by the Wyoming public service commission or the company's employees practicing within the scope of their employment and authority;

(v) An individual who performs actions described in W.S. 33-29-201(a)(viii)(A) up

35-9-126(d).

35-9-126(d).

35-9-125. Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses.

(a) On or before July 1 of each year, an electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant shall be or actively employ in a full-time capacity a licensed master electrician of record who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. The electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

(b) On or before July 1 of each year, a low voltage electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant

Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-701 — 16-6-701(a)(v):

ARTICLE 11 - CONTRACTOR LICENSES – RECIPROCITY

16-6-1101. Contractor licenses; reciprocity; requirements.

(a) As used in this section:

(i) "Accepting jurisdiction" means a county, city, town or other government entity that is required to recognize and accept a license issued by an issuing jurisdiction;

(ii) "Contractor" means a person employed by and contracting with an owner to improve an owner's property;

(iii) "Issuing jurisdiction" means the county, city, town or other government entity that issued a license to a contractor;  (iv) "License" means any license or certification necessary for a contractor to perform work in a jurisdiction.

(b) Each county, city, town and other government entity that issues licenses to contractors shall recognize a license issued to a contractor by another county, city, town or other government entity in Wyoming, in accordance with the following:

(i) Before the accepting jurisdiction shall recognize the license under this section:

(A) The contractor's license shall be active; and

(B) The contractor shall be in good standing with the issuing jurisdiction and shall provide to the accepting jurisdiction any proof of financial assurance required by the accepting jurisdiction.

Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses

35-9-125. Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses.

(a) On or before July 1 of each year, an electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant shall be or actively employ in a full-time capacity a licensed master electrician of record who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. The electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

(b) On or before July 1 of each year, a low voltage electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The

33-42-111(a).

33-42-111(a).

33-42-114. Reciprocity.

If a person holding a license entitling him to drill water wells or install pumping equipment in another state applies for a Wyoming water well drilling contractor's or water well pump installation contractor's license, if the other state offers reciprocity, and if the board determines the standards and requirements of the state in which the applicant is licensed are equal to or exceed the standards or requirements of this act, the board may waive the examination requirements except the applicant shall successfully complete an examination based on Wyoming statutes and rules relating to the drilling of water wells or installation of pump equipment. The applicant shall also pay all applicable fees.

33-42-115. Complaints and investigations.

If any information concerning a possible violation of this act or rules and regulations applicable to water well drilling or pump installation is received or obtained by a board member or the state engineer's office, the board may, on its own motion, initiate proceedings under this act and in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.

33-42-116. Account; expenditures.

Wyo. Stat. § 15-6-448 — 15-6-448.

(II) Has continuously employed not less than fifteen (15) full-time Wyoming resident employees within the state for one (1) year or more prior to bidding upon the contract or responding to a request for proposal; and

(III) Has paid worker's compensation and unemployment taxes in Wyoming for at least one (1) year and is in good standing with the department of workforce services at the time the bid or request for proposal is submitted.

(K) A business entity which qualifies as a resident pursuant to this paragraph shall not lose that residency solely due to a conversion under the provisions of W.S. 17-26-101 or other reorganization as a different business entity;

(M) No preference under this article shall be awarded to any contractor who is not a certified resident contractor at the time bids are submitted for a public capital construction project, and no contractor shall receive a contingent or retroactive resident certification.

(ii) "Principal office and place of business" means a headquarters or administrative center where:

(A) The high level officers or management direct, control and coordinate the business activities; and

(B) The key business functions are conducted, including, but not limited to project bidding.

(iii) "Chief executive officer" means:

(A) For a corporation, the president of the corporation;

Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-701 — 16-6-701(a)(v):

(vi) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to:

(A) Require an accepting jurisdiction to grant privileges to a contractor for a license that is not of a similar type or class to the license granted by the issuing jurisdiction;

(B) Prohibit an accepting jurisdiction from requiring a contractor to complete application requirements and procedures, satisfactorily complete any testing requirements or pay fees if the contractor seeks to perform work in an accepting jurisdiction that is not covered under the license issued by the issuing jurisdiction or seeks to perform work that is not at an equivalent level of required competency in the accepting jurisdiction.

(c) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit any county, city, town or other government entity that issues licenses to contractors from entering into agreements for the recognition of licenses obtained in other jurisdictions in Wyoming.

CHAPTER 7 - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

16-7-101. Short title.

This act is known and may be cited as the "Wyoming Relocation Assistance Act of 1973".

16-7-102. Definitions.

(a) As used in this act:

Wyo. Stat. § 33-42-111 — 33-42-111(a).

33-42-111(a).

33-42-114. Reciprocity.

If a person holding a license entitling him to drill water wells or install pumping equipment in another state applies for a Wyoming water well drilling contractor's or water well pump installation contractor's license, if the other state offers reciprocity, and if the board determines the standards and requirements of the state in which the applicant is licensed are equal to or exceed the standards or requirements of this act, the board may waive the examination requirements except the applicant shall successfully complete an examination based on Wyoming statutes and rules relating to the drilling of water wells or installation of pump equipment. The applicant shall also pay all applicable fees.

33-42-115. Complaints and investigations.

If any information concerning a possible violation of this act or rules and regulations applicable to water well drilling or pump installation is received or obtained by a board member or the state engineer's office, the board may, on its own motion, initiate proceedings under this act and in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.

33-42-116. Account; expenditures.

Wyo. Stat. § 12-4-415 — 12-4-415 or winery permit holders authorized under W.S. 12-4-

(i) A satellite manufacturer's permit which allows the permittee to sell product manufactured at the site identified on the manufacturer's license at not more than two (2) satellite locations within Wyoming separate from its manufacturing site under the original permit. Products sold at a manufacturer's satellite location may be obtained through the division as provided by W.S. 12-2-303(a). If a satellite location is situated within the property boundary of the manufacturing site, the product may be distributed directly from the permit holder's manufacturing site subject to W.S. 12-2- 303(d). The satellite manufacturer's permit may be issued on application to the appropriate licensing authority. The local licensing authority may require a public hearing and the payment of an additional permit fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) per satellite location. The satellite manufacturer's permit shall be subject to the terms and conditions of W.S. 12- 4-106, the schedule of operating hours set pursuant to W.S. 12- 5-101 and the licensed building provisions pursuant to W.S. 12- 5-201;

Wyo. Stat. § 34-21-1101 — 34-21-1101(a)(v)(D) prevents the buyer from having knowledge of

34-21-1101(a)(v)(D) prevents the buyer from having knowledge of the effective financing statement.  34-21-1107. Fees.

The secretary of state shall, while determining appropriate fees under W.S. 34.1-9-525 for original financing statements, determine appropriate fees for effective financing statement filings, statements of amendments, continuation, assignment and release and for statements of termination by rules. The rules must be adopted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.

CHAPTER 22 - SOLAR RIGHTS

34-22-101. Short title.

This act may be cited as the "Solar Rights Act".

34-22-102. Definitions.

(a) As used in this act:

(i) "Solar collector," except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, is one (1) of the following which is capable of collecting, storing or transmitting at least twenty-five thousand (25,000) BTU's on a clear winter solstice day:

(A) A wall, clerestory or skylight window designed to transmit solar energy into a structure for heating purposes;

(B) A greenhouse attached to another structure and designed to provide part of the heating load for the structure to which it is attached;

(C) A trombe wall, "drum wall" or other wall or roof structural element designed to collect and transmit solar energy into a structure;

(D) A photovoltaic collector designed to convert solar energy into electric energy;

Wyo. Stat. § 21-2-801 — 21-2-801.

(D) In addition to any exam required under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph the Wyoming licensing board may require an examination relating to the specifics of Wyoming law and regulations regardless of the length of time the individual has been licensed.

(ii) Demonstrates competency in the occupation or profession for which the applicant seeks licensure. Competency shall be determined pursuant to rules that shall be adopted for that purpose and may include consideration of continuing education credits, recent work experience, prior licensing examinations, disciplinary actions taken against the applicant in other states and other appropriate factors;

(iii) Has not engaged in any act that would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of the occupational or professional license sought in this state; and

(iv) Has completed all required application procedures and paid any required fee.

(c) All relevant work experience of an applicant, including full-time or part-time experience, regardless of whether in a paid or volunteer capacity, may be credited in any work experience requirement adopted by an occupational or professional licensing board.

(d) This section shall apply to all applications for licensure under W.S. 21-2-802 or under title 33 of the Wyoming statutes except for the following:  (i) An application to be an attorney at law under chapter 5 of title 33;

Wyo. Stat. § 39-13-103 — 39-13-103(b)(x), the area designated as open space shall be

(b) No rule, regulation or law promulgated or applied by any county in this state shall adopt a standard less stringent than the minimum standards established in subsection (a) of this section. The minimum standards stated in subsection (a) of this section shall be incorporated into every existing or future county permitting or licensing process to which they are applicable so that no applicant for a permit under this article is required to submit more than one (1) application addressing these standards to any county.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, any board of county commissioners for solar facilities:  (i) May vary the location and setback requirements provided in subsection (a) of this section, either on its own or by following its land use planning, zoning or conditional use processes;

(ii) For lands within the boundaries of any incorporated municipality, shall require any setbacks recommended by the governing body of the municipality within the boundaries of that municipality;

(iii) May increase setbacks required from public road rights-of-way beyond those required in this section to accommodate known big game animal migrations and frequent local wildlife movements and to reduce the risk of motor vehicle and big game animal collisions. A board of county commissioners may consult with the:

(A) Game and fish department for setbacks from public roads;

Wyo. Stat. § 16-5-102 — 16-5-102 through 16-5-119, as from time to time amended, except

(c) The provisions of this section are not subject to certificates of public convenience and necessity of the public service commission. However, if there is a controversy between the municipality and a consumer outside the corporate limits of the municipality with regard to the establishment of rates, maintenance or servicing in a manner other than as contracted for or as provided in this article, the public service commission may review the matter in controversy, hold hearings, take testimony and make recommendations. The commission's recommendations may be appealed to the district court pursuant to the provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act. The ultimate prevailing party shall be awarded a just and reasonable attorneys fee.

15-7-603. Supplying federal government authorized; existing contracts confirmed.

(a) Any city or town may enter into and fully perform contracts with the United States government, or any department or representative thereof, or road construction contractor working under a contract with the state transportation commission or with public utility corporations to supply water for their use and needs at any place within the corporate limits of the city or town, or adjacent thereto.

Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-126 — 35-9-126(d).

35-9-126(d).

35-9-125. Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses.

(a) On or before July 1 of each year, an electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant shall be or actively employ in a full-time capacity a licensed master electrician of record who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. The electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

(b) On or before July 1 of each year, a low voltage electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant shall be or actively employ in a full-time capacity a licensed low voltage technician of record who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S.

License on the basis of comity

33-29-406. License on the basis of comity.

(a) An applicant who holds a license issued by another jurisdiction to practice professional engineering or professional land surveying may be issued a professional license provided:

(i) The applicant has submitted evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has a background that does not evidence conduct adverse to the practice of engineering or land surveying or to the ability to practice engineering or land surveying;

(ii) The applicant has passed any examinations required by rule of the board to establish competence at a professional level in Wyoming licensing laws and professional ethics; and

(iii) The applicant:

(A) Meets the education, experience and examination requirements equivalent to the requirements in effect in Wyoming at the time the applicant's license was issued by the other jurisdiction; or

(B) Meets requirements established by the national council of examiners for engineering and surveying or its successor organization that the board has determined are equivalent to the requirements for a pro

Wyo. Stat. § 15-6-448 — 15-6-448.

(f) If, after investigation, the department believes that a certificate of residency should be denied or revoked, it shall provide notice to the applicant or certificate holder of its intent to deny or revoke the certificate and of the applicant or certificate holder's opportunity for a hearing if requested. Any hearing conducted under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.  (g) Whenever an emergency arises requiring a contract for a public work, a public entity may waive any applicable requirement of this section if the requirement endangers the health, welfare or safety of the public.

16-6-103. Limitation on subcontracting by resident contractors.

A successful resident bidder shall not subcontract more than thirty percent (30%) of the work covered by his contract to nonresident contractors.

16-6-104. Preference for Wyoming materials required in contracts.

Wyoming made materials and products, and Wyoming suppliers of products and materials of equal quality and desirability shall have preference over materials or products produced or supplied outside the state and any contract let shall so provide. The preference created by this section shall be applied in a manner identical to the preference for residence contractors in W.S.

Wyo. Stat. § 33-43-118 — 33-43-118.

(iv) Maintain an up-to-date list of persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked or denied. This list shall include the names, social security numbers, type and cause of action, date and penalty incurred, and the length of penalty. This list shall be available for public inspection during reasonable business hours. This list shall be supplied to similar boards in other states upon request;

(v) Establish fees for licenses, permits, renewals and reinstatements in accordance with W.S. 33-1-201.  33-43-106. Board; general powers.

(a) The board may:

(i) In accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the law as may be necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this act;

(ii) Employ personnel as necessary to perform the functions of the board;

(iii) Establish relicensure requirements and procedures as are appropriate, including adopting and publishing a code of ethics;

(iv) Secure the services of resource consultants as deemed necessary by the board. Resource consultants shall receive travel and per diem expenses in the same manner and amount as state employees, while engaged in consultative service to the board;

Wyo. Stat. § 33-29-604 — Exemptions and limitations

33-29-604. Exemptions and limitations.

(a) The provisions of this act shall not apply to:

(i) An officer or employee of the United States practicing within the scope of his authority and employment;

(ii) An officer or employee of the state of Wyoming performing regulatory reviews within the scope of his authority and employment provided the officer or employee shall not represent himself to be a licensed professional engineer or licensed professional surveyor unless he is so licensed and except when filing water right petitions with the state of Wyoming as provided in title 41 of the Wyoming statutes;

(iii) An individual working for a business entity or licensee provided a licensee exercises responsible charge over all final designs, drawings, maps, plats and plans filed under W.S. 33-29-801;

(iv) A utility company or telecommunications company regulated by the Wyoming public service commission or the company's employees practicing within the scope of their employment and authority;

(v) An individual who performs actions described in W.S. 33-29-201(a)(viii)(A) upon lands owned or leased by him or upon lands owned or leased by an entity, which is not a publicly traded corporation, of which he owns an interest; or

Wyo. Stat. § 33-29-406 — License on the basis of comity

33-29-406. License on the basis of comity.

(a) An applicant who holds a license issued by another jurisdiction to practice professional engineering or professional land surveying may be issued a professional license provided:

(i) The applicant has submitted evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has a background that does not evidence conduct adverse to the practice of engineering or land surveying or to the ability to practice engineering or land surveying;

(ii) The applicant has passed any examinations required by rule of the board to establish competence at a professional level in Wyoming licensing laws and professional ethics; and

(iii) The applicant:

(A) Meets the education, experience and examination requirements equivalent to the requirements in effect in Wyoming at the time the applicant's license was issued by the other jurisdiction; or

(B) Meets requirements established by the national council of examiners for engineering and surveying or its successor organization that the board has determined are equivalent to the requirements for a professional license in Wyoming.

Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-125 — Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses

35-9-125. Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses.

(a) On or before July 1 of each year, an electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant shall be or actively employ in a full-time capacity a licensed master electrician of record who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. The electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.