Bill > LD545

This bill exempts homeowners from licensing and permitting requirements when performing electrical installations in their own existing single-family dwelling, provided that the electrical work meets the standards of the National Electrical Code (NEC) or other board-approved standards. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to state law that allows a person to perform electrical work in their own bona fide (genuine) personal residence without needing to obtain an electrician's license or a permit from the electrical licensing board. This means that homeowners can now legally do their own electrical work in an existing home they occupy and own, as long as the work is done to professional safety standards. The bill modifies previous laws that required electrical work to be performed only by licensed electricians, creating a specific exception for homeowners working on their own property. This change potentially saves homeowners money on electrical repairs and installations by allowing them to do the work themselves without hiring a professional, while still maintaining safety requirements through the NEC standards.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=545&snum=132