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NJ A1061

NJ A1061
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
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026-2027 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 establishes a permit system for "pool and spa service businesses," which are defined as any business entity, such as a partnership or corporation, that manages and coordinates all aspects of building, installing, and servicing pools and spas and holds a valid business license. To operate, these businesses must obtain a permit from the Pool and Spa Service Contractors and Pool and Spa Builders and Installers Advisory Committee, which will issue a permit if at least one employee holds a valid pool or spa builder/installer or service contractor license, the required fees are paid, and any other board-established requirements are met; these permits will need to be renewed every three years. Once permitted, a pool and spa service business can act as a general contractor for all pool and spa construction and service work, provided that any specialized tasks requiring specific licenses are performed by appropriately licensed professionals. Furthermore, subcontractors working for these permitted businesses will not need their own separate license but must operate under the supervision of the permitted pool and spa service business.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.381. (on 01/13/2026)

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