SB 1243 - This act establishes the Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board. The board will have seven members, six will represent professional associations and one shall represent the public. The board shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The board in collaboration with the Division of Professional Registration shall adopt, implement, rescind and amend rules and regulations pursuant to this act. Further the board shall have the power to grant, rescind or otherwise punish licensees under their jurisdiction. The act establishes licensure requirements for an electrical contractors, low voltage electrical contractors, and limited electrical contractors. The act allows the board to waive the certification requirements of the act for those electrical contractors who are operating as such before the enactment of this act. Any violation of this act may subject the individual to criminal and civil penalties. CHRIS HOGERTY