SB 553
Providing for transfer of license to contractor’s qualifying immediate family member
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia contractors to transfer their licenses to qualifying immediate family members, such as spouses, children, siblings, or parents. The board can approve this transfer without requiring the family member to take the contractor’s exam if they have been involved in the business or employ someone meeting the licensing requirements. Transfers are permitted in the event of a contractor’s death or permanent incapacity, with an application deadline of one year. The bill also maintains restrictions on license use and transfer to prevent unauthorized use.
Key provisions
- Allows transfer of contractor licenses to immediate family members (spouse, child, sibling, or parent).
- Transfers can occur upon the license holder’s death or permanent incapacity.
- Transfers can be made without requiring the family member to pass the contractor’s exam if they meet specific criteria regarding business involvement or employment.
- The license holder must remain the principal owner, partner, or corporate officer of the business entity for the license to remain valid.
- No license can be used by anyone other than the licensed individual or a validly transferred holder.
- Restrictions on assignment, transfer, or disposal of licenses to prevent unauthorized use.
- A one-year application window is provided after a license holder’s death or permanent incapacity.
- Electrical contractors pay a lower initial license fee.
Who is affected
- Contractors in West Virginia
- Immediate family members of contractors (spouses, children, siblings, parents)
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