MA H146

Bill

To create a statewide septic license

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to septic system licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill creates a statewide septic system installation and repair licensing program in Massachusetts. It establishes the Division of Professional Licensure as the agency responsible for issuing licenses, setting licensing requirements, and enforcing license regulations. Key provisions include requiring all individuals who perform septic system work to obtain a state-issued license, prohibiting local officials from issuing permits to unlicensed individuals, and outlining the application, examination, and renewal processes for licenses. The bill also empowers the Division to suspend or revoke licenses for certain violations and imposes penalties for unlicensed septic system work.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Donnie Berthiaume (R), Shawn Dooley (R), Leonard Mirra (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4358 (on 04/04/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H146

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H146
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H146.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1265	Relative to non-resident firearm licensing	No further action taken	Similar To
H1290	Relative to change of address for firearm licensing	Accompanied a study order, see H4767	Similar To
H140	To establish licensing standards for drain cleaners	No further action taken	Similar To
H155	To strengthen enforcement of Chapter 141 and 147 licenses	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H340	To improve the licensure of skilled nursing facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4659	Similar To
H433	Relative to septic installers	No further action taken	Similar To
H4358	To create a statewide septic license	No further action taken	Replaced by
H503	Relative to providing consumer protection in the licensing of appraisers	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S1166	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To

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