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MA H167

MA H167
Relative to refrigeration technicians


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the licensing of refrigeration technicians working on residential or light commercial refrigeration systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new definition for "Residential/Light Commercial Refrigeration" to include the installation, repair, replacement, or maintenance of any part of a refrigeration system that contains refrigerant and has a capacity of less than ten tons. It then mandates that the bureau, which is a government agency responsible for professional licensing, create regulations for examining and licensing refrigeration technicians who work on these specific types of systems. Importantly, any fees collected for these new licenses will be set aside in a dedicated account to fund the hiring of qualified inspectors to ensure compliance with these regulations, thereby enhancing consumer protection and professional standards in this field.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4578 (on 08/15/2016)

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