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NJ S4582

Provides for permit of pool and spa service business as general contractor for pool and spa building and installation and pool and spa service contracting.


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Introduced
06/05/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides for the permit of a pool and spa service business as a general contractor for pool and spa building and installation and pool and spa service contracting. The bill defines "pool and spa service business" as a partnership, corporation, or any other business entity engaged in the management and coordination of all phases of pool and spa building and installation and pool and spa contracting and holds a valid business license. The bill requires that a pool and spa service business shall secure a business permit from the Pool and Spa Service Contractors and Pool and Spa Builders and Installers Advisory Committee prior to engaging in the performance of any work. The board will issue a permit to a business: (1) where at least one employee holds a valid pool and spa builder and installer license or pool and spa contractor license issued by the board; (2) that pays required application and renewal fees; and (3) that meets any additional requirements established by the board. Business permits must be renewed every three years. Under the bill, a pool and spa service business holding a valid permit is authorized to serve as a general contractor for all aspects of pool and spa building and installation and pool and spa contracting, provided that all specialized work is performed by appropriately licensed professionals where required by law. Finally, the bill establishes that subcontractors working under a pool and spa service business are not required to obtain a separate license but are required to perform work under the supervision of a permitted pool and spa service business.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to establish a new permit system for pool and spa service businesses, allowing them to operate as general contractors for pool and spa building, installation, and service work. The bill defines a "pool and spa service business" as a business entity engaged in managing and coordinating pool and spa-related work that holds a valid business license. To obtain a business permit from the Pool and Spa Service Contractors and Pool and Spa Builders and Installers Advisory Committee, a business must have at least one employee with a valid pool and spa builder/installer or service contractor license, pay required fees, and meet additional board requirements. The permit is valid for three years and allows the business to serve as a general contractor for pool and spa work, with the caveat that specialized work must be performed by appropriately licensed professionals. Subcontractors working under a permitted pool and spa service business will not need to obtain a separate license but must perform work under the supervision of the permitted business. The bill also requires the board to adopt rules and regulations to implement these provisions, with the act taking effect on the first day of the 10th month following enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Commerce Hearing (10:00:00 6/12/2025 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 06/12/2025)

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