8-15.7-106. Application for registration of apprenticeship programs - diversity initiatives

8-15.7-106. Application for registration of apprenticeship programs - diversity initiatives - deregistration - rules. (1) Within thirty days after the United States department of labor recognizes the SAA, the SAA shall accept applications for the registration of apprenticeship programs in conformity with federal regulations.

(2) Each apprenticeship program that registers with the SAA shall adopt a written diversity recruitment plan that ensures equal opportunity in the recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices. The plan must comply with federal regulations concerning equal employment. The SAA shall file a compliant equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship state plan in conformity with federal regulations.

(3) (a) The SAA may deregister an apprenticeship program at the request of the sponsor or, after a hearing in conformity with federal regulations, for noncompliance with this article 15.7 pursuant to conditions and rules established by the SAA.

(b) Any apprenticeship program deregistered for noncompliance with this article 15.7 or any rules promulgated pursuant to this article 15.7 may present evidence to the SAA that the program is compliant. The apprenticeship program's registration may be reinstated:

(I) No earlier than one year after issuance of the deregistration order;

(II) If the SAA determines that the apprenticeship program has an acceptable set of standards and is in compliance with all requirements for registered apprenticeship programs under this article 15.7; and

(III) If the apprenticeship program is prepared to enroll one or more apprentices.

(4) Upon request to the SAA, a sponsor may reverse a voluntary deregistration within six months after its effective date if on that date the SAA had no current grounds to initiate involuntary deregistration proceedings.