KRS 318.040: Qualifications -- Examinations -- Reciprocity.

(1) An applicant for a master or journeyman plumber's license shall:

(a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(b) Be of good moral character;

(c) Be a citizen of the United States or be a resident alien who is authorized

to work in the United States; and

(d) Possess all the other qualifications that may be prescribed by

administrative regulations of the commissioner.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no master or journeyman

plumber's license shall be issued except upon a successful passage of an

examination as prescribed by the department.

(3) Examinations for a license as a master plumber or journeyman plumber shall

be conducted at times and places fixed by the regulations of the commissioner.

Applicants for an examination shall furnish the information required by the

commissioner and shall receive from the department due notice of the time and

place of the examination.

(4) The department shall prepare or cause to be prepared under its supervision

examinations consisting of written and practical tests with such questions and

tests by which the department will determine:

(a) With respect to master plumber's license applicants, that applicants are

qualified in view of the definitions, provisions, and purposes of this

chapter to carry on responsibly, reasonably, and competently, the

activities which a licensed master plumber is authorized to engage in by

this chapter; and

(b) With respect to journeyman plumber's license applicants, their knowledge

and competency to carry on the activities which a licensed journeyman

plumber is authorized to engage in by this chapter.

(5) The examination papers shall be preserved by the department for a period of

one (1) year.

(6) The department may issue a license to any person who holds a valid license in

another state if that state has a statewide plumbing code, the other state's

examination is at least equal to that of Kentucky, and the other state agrees to

reciprocate with Kentucky.