Is a low voltage licence needed to install network cable?

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In some places in the US you need a "low voltage licence" to install "low voltage wiring" but I can't seem to find anything that says if this includes network wiring.

(I know this will differ from place to place so please state where you are referring to.)

Does the law say you need a licence?
Does anyone pay attention to it?
Are their any exception you known of?
How sure are you of your information?
Got any links?

"Me specific" parts of the question.

p.s. I'm looking for info on Idaho, USA but answerers for anywhere welcome.

edit: I have some formal training in this and am completely confident that I can do it safely and correctly. However the training was pre-2008 befor Idaho switched to the national building code.

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