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This bill establishes the Missouri Statewide Mechanical Contractors Licensing Act, which creates a comprehensive licensing system for mechanical work across the state. The bill defines mechanical work broadly, including installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, fuel piping, and various other mechanical and energy-related systems, while excluding certain residential appliances and specific types of specialized systems. The legislation requires contractors, journeymen, and apprentices to obtain statewide licenses from the division of professional registration, with specific educational and training requirements based on licensing standards in counties with over one million inhabitants. Political subdivisions must recognize these statewide licenses in lieu of local licenses, and the bill provides mechanisms for enforcement, including potential penalties for non-compliance. The act creates a Missouri Mechanical Contractor Licensing Fund to support administration of the licensing program and establishes grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation, such as criminal convictions, fraud, or professional misconduct. Violations of the act can result in class B misdemeanor charges, and the legislation aims to create a uniform standard for mechanical work licensing across Missouri while allowing local jurisdictions to maintain their existing code enforcement capabilities.

Labor and Employment

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=91