New York S08774 amends labor law to address elevator mechanic licensing, including temporary licenses, continuing education, and penalties for.

New York S08774 amends the labor law to allow the commissioner of labor to determine a verifiable shortage of licensed mechanics, enabling the issuance of temporary elevator mechanic licenses. It mandates continuing education for elevator mechanic and accessibility lift technician licensees, requiring at least eight contact hours annually. The bill also authorizes the commissioner to impose civil penalties for employing unlicensed mechanics, with escalating fines for repeat offenses.

New York S08774 amends labor law to address elevator mechanic licensing, including temporary licenses, continuing education, and penalties for.

New York S08774 amends the labor law to allow the commissioner of labor to determine a verifiable shortage of licensed mechanics, enabling the issuance of temporary elevator mechanic licenses. It mandates continuing education for elevator mechanic and accessibility lift technician licensees, requiring at least eight contact hours annually. The bill also authorizes the commissioner to impose civil penalties for employing unlicensed mechanics, with escalating fines for repeat offenses.