Bill > HB3338

This bill establishes the "Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act," which will require individuals to obtain a license from the Construction Industries Board (CIB) to build or install permanent in-ground swimming pools or spas. The CIB is authorized to create rules for this licensing, including setting qualifications, fees, and penalties, and will administer and enforce the act. The act defines a "swimming pool" as a permanent in-ground spa or structure for swimming, and a "swimming pool contractor" as someone who installs these. While licensed contractors will be able to perform swimming pool-specific plumbing work, they will still need separate licenses for general plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work that falls outside the scope of swimming pool construction or connects to public utilities. The CIB must adopt necessary regulations by November 1, 2027, and existing contractors can apply for a license without an exam until that date if they meet experience and training requirements and pay the required fees, which are set to be the same as those for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractors. Licenses will be valid for one year and are nontransferable, and unlicensed contractors will be barred from bringing legal claims related to their work. The bill also outlines procedures for complaints, including directing criminal misconduct allegations to the Attorney General or district attorney, and establishes a "Swimming Pool Contractor Revolving Fund" for the CIB's administrative costs. This act will become effective on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3338&Session=2600