Bill > SB158

This bill modifies Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 624, which governs contractor licensure and regulation, by increasing the monetary threshold for work that is exempt from contractor licensing requirements. Specifically, the bill raises the exemption threshold from $1,000 to $5,000 and changes how the value is calculated by excluding the cost of materials from the total. Under the current law, work valued under $1,000, including labor and materials, does not require a contractor's license, with some exceptions. The new bill increases this threshold to $5,000 and only considers labor costs when determining if the work falls under the exemption. The exemption still does not apply if the work requires a building permit, involves specialized trades like plumbing or electrical work, is part of a larger project exceeding $500, or is performed by a licensed contractor. This change could potentially allow more property owners and small-scale workers to perform minor repairs and maintenance without needing to obtain a contractor's license, while still maintaining important safety and regulatory protections for more complex or significant construction work.