Rockland County Electrical Licensing & Inspection
Regulations Exam | All Questions and Correct
Answers | Just Released | Graded A+
How must funds received from a customer be treated by an electrical contractor?
------------Correct Answer--------------------As trust funds to be applied solely to the
payment of expenses related to the electrical contract.
What is the liability of electrical contractors regarding damage or loss? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------They are responsible for any loss of life or damage
to person or property.
Can a license issued under this chapter authorize work reserved for qualified
licensees? ------------Correct Answer--------------------No, it does not authorize work
reserved for qualified licensees under separate provisions.
What powers do towns or villages have regarding electrical work regulation? ------
------Correct Answer--------------------They can regulate the quality, performance, or
character of work, including permits and inspections.
What types of work are exempt from the provisions of this chapter? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Selling or attaching ordinary electric appliances,
elevator work, heating system repair, and emergency repairs.
,What is required for electrical work performed for federal or state governments?
------------Correct Answer--------------------It is exempt from the provisions of this
chapter.
What is the process for appealing a decision made by the Board regarding
licensing? ------------Correct Answer--------------------An aggrieved person may
appeal to the Legislature within 30 days by filing a notice of appeal.
What happens to proceedings during an appeal, except in certain cases? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------All proceedings are stayed unless the Board
certifies that a stay would cause imminent peril.
Who may hear an appeal regarding licensing decisions? ------------Correct Answer--
------------------An appellate panel designated by the County Executive, subject to
confirmation by the County Legislature.
What notice is required before the hearing of an appeal? ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Notices of the hearing must be mailed at least 20 days
before the hearing.
,What powers does the appellate panel have during an appeal? ------------Correct
Answer--------------------They may reverse, affirm, or modify the decision or
determination appealed from.
What is the time frame for filing an appeal to the Supreme Court under Article
78? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Within 30 days after filing the decision
in the Office of the Clerk to the Legislature.
What type of hearing is conducted for appeals to the Legislature? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------A hearing de novo, considering the proceedings
and evidence presented before the Board.
What is required for exhibits proposed as evidence at the appeal hearing? ----------
--Correct Answer--------------------They must be filed with the Clerk to the
Legislature and served to the other party at least seven days prior to the hearing.
What constitutes a Class A misdemeanor under § 250-22? ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Willful or negligent failure to comply with provisions of §
250-3.
What penalties can be imposed for making a false statement in an electrical
contract? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Class A misdemeanor,
, punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or
both.
What is the penalty for violations of other sections of the chapter? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------A violation punishable by a fine not exceeding
$1,000 or imprisonment for up to 15 days, or both.
What authority does the Director have regarding appearance tickets? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------The Director and his employees can issue
appearance tickets as defined in Article 150 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
What is the maximum civil penalty for non-compliance with the chapter? -----------
-Correct Answer--------------------Not to exceed $5,000 for willful or negligent
failure to comply.
What happens if a civil penalty remains unpaid for more than 30 days? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------The Director may commence a civil action in any
court of competent jurisdiction to collect the penalty.
What can the Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection do in case of
violations? ------------Correct Answer--------------------They may impound equipment
used during the violation of § 250-3.
Regulations Exam | All Questions and Correct
Answers | Just Released | Graded A+
How must funds received from a customer be treated by an electrical contractor?
------------Correct Answer--------------------As trust funds to be applied solely to the
payment of expenses related to the electrical contract.
What is the liability of electrical contractors regarding damage or loss? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------They are responsible for any loss of life or damage
to person or property.
Can a license issued under this chapter authorize work reserved for qualified
licensees? ------------Correct Answer--------------------No, it does not authorize work
reserved for qualified licensees under separate provisions.
What powers do towns or villages have regarding electrical work regulation? ------
------Correct Answer--------------------They can regulate the quality, performance, or
character of work, including permits and inspections.
What types of work are exempt from the provisions of this chapter? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Selling or attaching ordinary electric appliances,
elevator work, heating system repair, and emergency repairs.
,What is required for electrical work performed for federal or state governments?
------------Correct Answer--------------------It is exempt from the provisions of this
chapter.
What is the process for appealing a decision made by the Board regarding
licensing? ------------Correct Answer--------------------An aggrieved person may
appeal to the Legislature within 30 days by filing a notice of appeal.
What happens to proceedings during an appeal, except in certain cases? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------All proceedings are stayed unless the Board
certifies that a stay would cause imminent peril.
Who may hear an appeal regarding licensing decisions? ------------Correct Answer--
------------------An appellate panel designated by the County Executive, subject to
confirmation by the County Legislature.
What notice is required before the hearing of an appeal? ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Notices of the hearing must be mailed at least 20 days
before the hearing.
,What powers does the appellate panel have during an appeal? ------------Correct
Answer--------------------They may reverse, affirm, or modify the decision or
determination appealed from.
What is the time frame for filing an appeal to the Supreme Court under Article
78? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Within 30 days after filing the decision
in the Office of the Clerk to the Legislature.
What type of hearing is conducted for appeals to the Legislature? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------A hearing de novo, considering the proceedings
and evidence presented before the Board.
What is required for exhibits proposed as evidence at the appeal hearing? ----------
--Correct Answer--------------------They must be filed with the Clerk to the
Legislature and served to the other party at least seven days prior to the hearing.
What constitutes a Class A misdemeanor under § 250-22? ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Willful or negligent failure to comply with provisions of §
250-3.
What penalties can be imposed for making a false statement in an electrical
contract? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Class A misdemeanor,
, punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or
both.
What is the penalty for violations of other sections of the chapter? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------A violation punishable by a fine not exceeding
$1,000 or imprisonment for up to 15 days, or both.
What authority does the Director have regarding appearance tickets? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------The Director and his employees can issue
appearance tickets as defined in Article 150 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
What is the maximum civil penalty for non-compliance with the chapter? -----------
-Correct Answer--------------------Not to exceed $5,000 for willful or negligent
failure to comply.
What happens if a civil penalty remains unpaid for more than 30 days? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------The Director may commence a civil action in any
court of competent jurisdiction to collect the penalty.
What can the Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection do in case of
violations? ------------Correct Answer--------------------They may impound equipment
used during the violation of § 250-3.
