Bill > H2100

This bill requires individuals who build, install, maintain, service, or repair swimming pools to be licensed by the division of professional licensure, which is a state agency responsible for overseeing various professions. The bill defines "swimming pool builder" as someone who constructs and installs pools for compensation, and "swimming pool maintenance, service and repair technician" as someone who performs these tasks for compensation. It mandates that by July 1, 2017, the division must establish regulations for training, experience, and examinations needed for licensure. Individuals actively working in these fields before July 1, 2017, can apply for a license without an exam if they can demonstrate equivalent experience and training. The bill also specifies that companies must have at least one licensed employee to perform pool construction or maintenance, and licensed individuals cannot perform electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work unless they hold separate licenses for those trades. Violators face fines, with penalties increasing for repeat offenses. The initial license fee is set at $150, with renewals costing $100, and licenses will be valid for two years.