HB 2872

Requires that a building permit must show a contractor's Construction Contractors Board license number if the contractor is known.

Bill Text

• Introduced

The bill requires building permits to show a contractor’s Construction Contractors Board license number and ensures inspectors verify contractor licensing compliance.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Paul Evans

Overview#

Digest: The Act requires proof that workers in building trades have licenses. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Requires that a building permit must show a contractor’s Construction Contractors Board license number if the contractor is known. Requires an inspector performing building code inspection as part of a building inspection program, or for the purpose of enforcing a municipal ordinance, to require that persons engaged in regulated building activity present evidence of compliance with applicable licensing, registration or certification requirements. Requires that a municipality ensure that a person issued a permit for work requiring a Construction Contractors Board license holds a Construction Contractors Board license. Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to inform the Construction Contractors Board when the director has reason to believe that a person is engaging, has engaged or plans to engage in a violation of laws regarding licensing and endorsement of construction contractors.

Legislative History