Bill > H188

This bill establishes a new chapter in the General Laws to regulate glaziers, which are individuals or companies that install, maintain, or repair flat glass in residential or commercial buildings. It creates a Board of State Examiners of Glaziers composed of nine members, including general contractors specializing in automotive and flat glass work, a municipal building official, a general contractor, and a licensed architect, all appointed by the Governor. To obtain a glazier license, applicants must be at least 18 years old, of good moral character, have three years of relevant classroom experience (with a minimum of 144 hours from an approved program) and three years of employment in the glass trade (at least 1800 hours per year), pass a first aid course, prove residency in the Commonwealth with a picture ID, and have a clean criminal record regarding construction or glazing fraud. Applicants must pay a $75 examination fee, and upon qualification, a $100 fee for a two-year license, which can be renewed for another $100. The board will hold at least four examinations annually.