A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT exempting certain locksmiths from continuing education requirements under the locksmith licensing act.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 74F of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 74F‑10.1.  Continuing education requirements exemptions.
The following persons shall be exempt from continuing education requirements established by the Board:
(1)	A locksmith issued a license under this Chapter who is in active practice as a locksmith and has at least 20 consecutive years of experience as a locksmith.
(2)	A locksmith issued a license under this Chapter who is 60 years of age or older and has at least 10 consecutive years of experience as a locksmith."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.