First off let me say that I am for some sort of regulation when it comes to locksmith, I mean really, when you stop and think about it we do have a LOT of access to areas that most common people wouldn't conceder. However I personally would have expected something more along the lines of a simple criminal background check and some sort of minimal proof of knowledge of the job. The biggest thing I don't understand is why the state swimmingly did not work with or accept the accreditation of nationally recognized locksmith organizations (ALOA, IAIL, ILA, SAVTA), some of which have continuing education requirements to maintain your rating and/or membership. This whole thing almost seems like something that was hastily thrown together with no research into what was done in other states.