Section 35-9-127 - Apprentice electricians and apprentice technicians(a) An electrical contractor may employ apprentice electricians to assist a licensed journeyman or master electrician. From and after March 1, 1994, apprentice electricians shall be enrolled in a bona fide program of training approved by the bureau of apprenticeship and training, United States department of labor, or present evidence directly to the department that he is enrolled in an apprentice training program which provides training equivalent to a program approved by the bureau of apprenticeship and training, United States department of labor. The department may monitor the apprenticeship programs and receive necessary progress reports. For purposes of determining whether a program provides equivalent training the department shall consider and apply the current bureau of apprenticeship and training standards. Apprentice electricians shall register with the department and update the registration yearly as required by the department. The electrical contractor shall notify the chief electrical inspector in writing of the name and address of each apprentice electrician employed, and the date of employment or termination of employment within ten (10) days of the action. A licensed journeyman or master electrician shall supervise each apprentice electrician. A licensed journeyman or master electrician shall not supervise more than two (2) apprentice electricians at the same time.(b) Sixty percent (60%) of the fees collected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited in a separate account for the purpose of providing additional state electrical inspectors. Forty percent (40%) of the fees collected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited in the general fund.Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 190, § 2.