Bill > S85

This bill establishes new licensing requirements for individuals and businesses involved in swimming pool construction, installation, maintenance, service, and repair. It defines key terms such as "apprentice permit," "license," "swimming pool," "swimming pool builder," "swimming pool construction and installation work," and "swimming pool maintenance, service and repair work." The bill mandates that the division of professional licensure, a state agency responsible for licensing various professions, will create regulations for these licenses by July 1, 2012, including experience, training, and examination requirements. Crucially, it states that no person can install a swimming pool without a "swimming pool builder license" or perform maintenance, service, or repair work without a "swimming pool service license," both issued by the division of professional licensure. The bill also clarifies that licensed pool professionals cannot perform electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work unless they hold separate licenses for those trades. Penalties for violating these new licensing requirements include fines, with specific amounts for first, second, and subsequent offenses, though apprentices improperly registered are exempt from first-offense penalties. The bill also sets licensing fees at $150 for initial applications and $100 for renewals, with licenses valid for two years.