Bill > HB1228

This bill makes several key changes to Mississippi state law regarding construction, licensing, and permitting. First, it allows counties with fewer than 22,500 residents and municipalities with fewer than 7,500 residents to opt out of requiring construction permits in their unincorporated areas or jurisdictions, with these opt-outs effective until July 1, 2030. The bill also increases the monetary threshold for what constitutes a "remodeler" from $10,000 to $12,500, meaning contractors undertaking improvement projects costing less than $12,500 will not need a remodeler's license. Additionally, the bill establishes an alternative licensure procedure for certain contractors, particularly construction managers and subcontractors, who can now obtain a license by either submitting proof of passing a standardized examination or demonstrating at least five years of experience through reference letters. Contractors using this alternative licensing path must also complete a video course provided by the State Board of Contractors, and this alternative method will only be available until June 30, 2026. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for smaller municipalities and counties while maintaining basic standards for construction professionals, with the changes set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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