Sec. 3. (a) To qualify for an original license an individual must:
(1) be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) furnish evidence from three (3) references, two (2) of whom are water well drillers, water well pump installers, or licensed plumbing contractors familiar with the applicant's work experience and professional competency; and
(3) have successfully completed a competency examination prepared and administered by the department.
(b) The competency examination shall be administered at least two (2) times every calendar year.
(c) The fee to take the competency examination shall be set by the director under IC 25-1-8. This fee is nonrefundable and must be paid each time an applicant applies to take the examination.