I am a very concerned citizen about the proposed elimination of CEU's for safety reasons. I am a resident of Virginia and also own several  properties in two other states. These properties are rental and I am responsoble for the safety of my tenents in regards to fire, gas leaks or explosions, plumbing, and electrical (fire). The public safety and health of our citizens has a far greater value then tradesman not having to pay to have continued CEU's. I have gas stoves in five of my properties and do not want a Master Plumber tradesman who has not had any updates in new technology or safety installing or repairing my stoves, with my tenents safety at risk.  The incorrect installation or repair of gas stoves can be a disaster to the safety of the public, and you don't think these people should not have CEU's or even possible recertification testing, are you crazy? 

Are you aware of the continuing education and testing airline pilots have to go through, with the safety of the public the primary reason.  If you want the State of Virginia to have some really good law suites, just stop the CEU's for Master Plumbers who install gas pipes and stoves, and electricians who if they do not know what they are doing could result in fires and deaths. 

Also, as a CPA, I am required to have 40 hours of continuing education each year, and people do not die from my mistakes, they will die from your mistake to do away with CEU's.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this very important matter for all the public in the State of Virginia.

Captain Ralph White