Local building officials; authority to issue summonses for violations of statutes. (HB2273)
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Description
Additional powers of local building officials; unlicensed contractors. Provides that a locality may, by ordinance, authorize the building department to designate certain building officials as sworn investigators, who shall have the authority to issue summonses for violations of the statutes and regulations of the Board for Contractors governing unlicensed activity by contractors. In addition, the bill vests all designated building officials with the authority to (i) administer oaths or affirmations for the purpose of receiving complaints and conducting investigations of violations of Chapter 11 ( 54.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 54.1 or any regulation of the Board for Contractors relating to unlicensed activity by contractors; (ii) obtain, serve and execute any warrant, paper or process issued by any court or magistrate; and (iii) request and receive criminal history information. The bill requires that all designated building officials receive the training required by the Department of Criminal Justice Services for law-enforcement personnel before exercising such powers. View Full Text »
Outcome
History
- 01/12/2011 Committee
- 01/12/2011 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100319D
- 01/12/2011 Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/20/2011 Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- 02/01/2011 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
- 02/08/2011 Left in General Laws
Comments
I support House Bill No. 2273. I am a Class B contractor on Virginia's Eastern Shore, unlicensed contractors are a very big problem here and I would assume else where. I've spoken with several Board of Supervisers, Town Mayors & Managers, etc. and this problem is not being addressed. Unlicenesed contractors not only deplete my gross but also our revenue. Thank you Del. Keam for sponsoring this Bill.