Section 16-81-7 - Temporary permits(a) A temporary permit may be issued only where there is a shortage of licensed elevator mechanics in this State.(b) A temporary permit may be issued for a three-month period or for the duration of time required to complete the particular job for which the permit was issued, whichever is longer. A maximum of two consecutive temporary permits may be issued to any one individual.(c) An applicant for a temporary permit shall submit to the board: (1) Documented proof that the applicant has previously passed the examination given by the joint examining committee of the National Elevator Industry Education Program or has previously passed an Elevator Constructors Union test prior to the initiation of the test given by the joint examining committee;(2) The date of passing the above-mentioned examination and the test score attained which must be certified by a competent authority. In the event that the test score is unavailable, other documentary proof that the person has passed the examination may be accepted by the board; and(3) Verification of the applicant's experience as an elevator mechanic by one or more employers on a form prescribed by the board.(d) The board may delegate the authority to act on an application for a temporary permit to the executive officer after the applicant has submitted all the required documents and paid the appropriate fees.(e) If an applicant, while working as an elevator mechanic under a temporary permit, takes the examination to be licensed as an elevator mechanic in the State and fails to pass the examination, the temporary permit shall be automatically canceled.(f) The department shall immediately notify the employer of the applicant's failure to pass the examination and the applicant shall immediately cease engaging in elevator mechanic work. The applicant may, however, continue to work under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic.[Eff 3/4/76; am and ren § 16-81-7, 6/22/81; am and comp 12/10/88; am and comp 9/20/99] (Auth: HRS § 448H-5) (Imp: HRS § 448H-7)