MA H165

Bill

MA H165

To establish licensing standards for drain cleaners

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
03/16/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for the licensing and regulation of drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes licensing standards for drain cleaners in Massachusetts, requiring the Board of Examiners of Plumbers to create rules for licensing, including different levels like apprentice and master licenses. Anyone performing drain cleaning without a license will face civil penalties, and all fees and penalties collected will go into the Division of Professional Licensure Trust Fund, which is a dedicated fund for professional licensing activities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Tackey Chan (D)*, John Keenan (D)*, Thomas Calter (D), John Keenan (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/16/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H165

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H165
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H165.pdf

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