SECTION 1. Chapter 143 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended, by inserting the following new section:-

“Section 71B½.  No person shall work as a constructor, maintenance man, or repairman in the construction, maintenance, or repair of vertical reciprocating conveyors, as defined by the board of elevator regulations, unless he holds a vertical reciprocating conveyor mechanic license or an elevator mechanic license.  The board of examiners shall adopt regulations to establish the requirements for a vertical reciprocating conveyor mechanic license, including adequate prior experience for obtaining a license without examination, examination for new applicants, on-the-job training for new applicants, and continuing education requirements for license renewal.  All vertical reciprocating conveyors, including those installed prior to April 15, 2009, must be registered with the Department of Public Safety.”