CHAPTER 35
PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS BOARD—LICENSURE OF NONRESIDENT APPLICANT—RECIPROCITY
641—35.1(105) Definition. For purposes of this chapter, the following definition applies:
“Board” means the plumbing and mechanical systems board as established pursuant to Iowa Code section 105.3.
[ARC 8533B, IAB 2/24/10, effective 1/26/10]
641—35.2(105) Reciprocity agreements.
	35.2(1) The board may enter into reciprocity agreements with other states that have plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal, and hydronic licensing requirements similar to those set forth under Iowa law.
	35.2(2) The board shall not enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state unless the other state grants the same reciprocity licensing privileges to residents of Iowa who have obtained Iowa plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic licenses under Iowa Code chapter 105 as amended by 2013 Iowa Acts, Senate File 427.
[ARC 8533B, IAB 2/24/10, effective 1/26/10; ARC 1224C, IAB 12/11/13, effective 1/15/14]
641—35.3(105) Application by reciprocity. A nonresident of Iowa seeking a reciprocal license under Iowa Code chapter 105 shall apply on forms provided by the board.
	35.3(1) Registration requirements. The board may issue a reciprocal license if:
	a. 	The applicant is a nonresident of Iowa;
	b. 	The applicant possesses a valid plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic license issued from a state with which the board has entered into a reciprocity agreement;
	c. 	The applicant has paid the appropriate fee or fees required in 641—Chapter 28;
	d. 	The applicant meets the minimum qualifications for licensure in rule 641—29.4(105); and
	e. 	The applicant agrees to comply with all provisions of Iowa law and rules.
	35.3(2) Denial of reciprocal license. The board may refuse to issue a reciprocal license to an applicant otherwise qualified based upon a suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action taken against the applicant by a licensing authority in this or another jurisdiction. For purposes of this subrule, a “disciplinary action” includes the voluntary surrender of a license to resolve a pending disciplinary investigation or proceeding.
[ARC 8533B, IAB 2/24/10, effective 1/26/10; ARC 1224C, IAB 12/11/13, effective 1/15/14]
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 105.21 as amended by 2013 Iowa Acts, Senate File 427.
[Filed Emergency After Notice ARC 8533B (Notice ARC 8365B, IAB 12/2/09), IAB 2/24/10, effective 1/26/10]
[Filed ARC 1224C (Notice ARC 0930C, IAB 8/7/13), IAB 12/11/13, effective 1/15/14]