Section 34-31-28

Examination for certification; performance bond; further testing, etc., by localities prohibited.

(a) All prospective certified contractors in this state desiring to qualify in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be required to stand for a written examination before the board. Any applicant failing to pass his first examination for a certificate shall be entitled to take any subsequent examination, either written or, upon request of the applicant, an oral or practical examination which is equivalent to the written examination, to be held within six months from the date of his first or latest unsuccessful examination.

(b) All persons engaged in the business of installation or service and repair for a period of at least two years prior to September 30, 1988, shall apply with the board for certification not later than August 31, 1992. Such persons shall not be required to stand for an examination, but shall pay the same renewal fees which are charged all other certified contractors.

(c) The board is hereby authorized to require a performance bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year for certified contractors who, upon valid complaint and investigation by the board, are found to have performed substandard installation, service and repair work.

(d) Counties, municipalities, or other local entities are hereby prohibited from requiring any further local testing or other requirements of certified contractors, subject to the payment of any applicable local privilege, license, or business fees or charges.

(Acts 1982, No. 82-547, p. 900, §3.11; Acts 1986, No. 86-118, p. 143, §3; Acts 1988, No. 88-217, p. 339, §3; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 88-932, p. 543, §3; Acts 1992, No. 92-180, p. 333, §3; Act 2000-745, p. 1658, §1.)