HB1008: Contractors, Board for; license renewal and continuing education for contractors.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1008
Offered January 13, 2010
Prefiled January 13, 2010
A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-1109 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Board for Contractors; license renewal; continuing education for contractors.
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Patron-- Athey
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Committee Referral Pending
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 54.1-1109 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 54.1-1109. Expiration and renewal of license or certificate; continuing education as a prerequisite for renewal of license or certificate.

A. A license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire as provided in Board regulations. Application for renewal of a license or certificate may be made as provided by Board regulations. The application shall be accompanied by a fee set by the Board pursuant to § 54.1-201.

B. The Board may establish in its regulations a requirement for the successful completion of a course on building codes not to exceed three hours of classroom instruction as a prerequisite to renewal of any license issued under this article. The Board may approve such courses as it deems appropriate.