Bill > SB395

This bill establishes a comprehensive licensing system for plumbers and plumbing contractors in Pennsylvania, creating the State Board of Plumbing Contractors to oversee and regulate the profession. The bill requires individuals providing plumbing services to be licensed at three levels: apprentice plumber (minimum age 16), journeyman plumber (minimum age 18 with four years of experience), and master plumber (minimum age 18 with five years of experience). Licensees must pass examinations, pay fees, and maintain continuing education requirements (12 hours for master plumbers and 8 hours for journeyman plumbers). The bill establishes a Plumbing Contractors Licensure Account to fund the board's operations and provides for reciprocity with other states. It sets strict penalties for unlicensed work, including fines up to $10,000 and potential criminal charges, and allows the board to suspend, revoke, or refuse licenses for various violations such as negligence, fraud, or criminal convictions. The legislation aims to ensure professional standards, public safety, and quality of plumbing services by creating a robust regulatory framework for plumbing professionals in Pennsylvania, with provisions that balance consumer protection and professional requirements.

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