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Board for Licensing Contractors - Law, Rules and Legislation
Laws, Rules and Legislation
Contractor License Laws (LexisNexis Legal Resources - Off-State Site)
Go to Title 62; Chapter 6; and Parts 1 - 5
Chapter 0680-01 to 07
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HB1464 - Name on License cannot be Similar to an Existing Licensee
Passed 2/24/2014 - Public Chapter 528
HB1607 - Sunset Extended to June 30, 2020 Public Chapter HB1671 - Bid Document Procedures
HB2297 - Home Improvement Contractor License - Expanded to Statewide
2014 Amended Rules (Eff. February 20, 2014)
Proposed rules from July 30, 2013 are now effective. See Secretary of State's Publications.
2013 Legislation and Rules updates
HB0328 - Unlawful to Exceed Monetary Limit and Revised Lien Law
Public Chapter 469 (Eff. July 1, 2013)
HB0480 - Roofing Subcontractors
Public Chapter 355 (Eff. January 1, 2014)
HB0142 - Six Month Hold of License
Public Chapter 180 (Eff. Upon Passage)
HB0890 - Deletes 62-6-127 (Sequatchie County Exemption)
Public Chapter 211 (Eff. Upon Passage)
Public Chapter 424 (Eff. July 1, 2013)
See all Legislative Updates at Tennessee General Assembly
2013 Amended Rules (Eff. March 8, 2013)
Amended rules are now effective with the exception of 0680-01-.29 for Limited Residential Licenses. Rule withdrew on 2/5/2013. See Secretary of State's Publications.
2012 Legislation and Rules Updates
Contractor and Consumer Related July 1, 2012 - Public Chapter 821 - Consumer Protection with Roofing Contracts
Consumers will have the right to cancel a roofing contract within three (3) days after a claim is denied by the insurance company. Roofing contractors whose work is covered by insurance will need to include specific language in their contracts to this effect. A roofer would not need a separate license with the Insurance Division unless they want to also do business as a “Public Adjuster” as defined by T.C.A. § 56-6-902. Note: See amendment of HB0480 in 2013 updates of legislation.
July 1, 2012 - Public Chapter 802 - Home Improvement Providers (Theft Amendment)
Construction Industry Related January 1, 2013 - Public Chapter 1030 - Workers' Comp Exempt. Reg Fee
Rulemaking Hearing for PC 1030 - July 13, 2012
May 1, 2012 - HB2911/SB2735 - State Building Commission Energy Tax Ded
April 27, 2012 HB1075 - Design Review Commission
April 16, 2012 - Public Chapter 839 - Residential Fire Sprinklers
April 5, 2012 - Public Chapter 826 - Employee Rights
April 2, 2012 - Public Chapter 744 - Energy Efficient School Appointments
March 26, 2012 - Public Chapter 683 - TDOT Contracts
July 1, 2012 - Public Chapter 609 - Retainage / Prompt Pay Act March 8, 2012 - Public Chapter 625 - Public Contracts
February 23, 2012 - Public Chapter 565 -Retainage on Contracts
February 9, 2012 Public Chapter 517 - Public Buildings / ADA Amendments
2012 - Rulemaking (3/28/2012)
2011 Legislation and Rule Updates March 24, 2011 - Public Chapter 12 - Geothermal - TDEC Well Drillers (Required since 2008; deleted last year and corrected) May 4, 2011 - Public Chapter 230 - Military Spouses
May 16, 2011 - Public Chapter 317 - Swimming Pool Alarm/Electrical Inspections
October 1, 2011 - Public Chapter 422 - Workers' Compensation Amendments
Sunset - TCA 4-29-235(a)29 - Termination Date of the Board (6/30/2014)
2011 Amended Rules (Effective 10/23/2011)
2010 Legislation and Rule Updates Workers' Compensation Laws January 27, 2010 Public Chapter 1 (Workers Compensation Amendment - HB 7007)
January 1, 2011 Public Chapter 1149 (Workers' Comp - Exempt Reg. SB3591)
March 1, 2011: Construction Services Provider - Registration (Public Notice) >>Summary of Insurance Requirements by the Contractor's Board [pdf]
>>Workers' Compensation - Industry Guidelines Bidding / Masonry Subcontractor Changes March 31, 2010 Public Chapter 801 (Bid Envelope/Electronic - HB3158) July 1, 2010 Public Chapter 768 (Masonry Bid Envelope - HB 2794 January 1, 2011 Public Chapter 950 (Masonry Subcontractor/Exam - HB1242) March 29, 2010 Public Chapter 755 (Construction Management - HB2754) April 19, 2010 Public Chapter 875 (Retainage Funds - HB3159) Summary for New Bid Requirements [pdf]
Contractor and Consumer Related July 1, 2010 Public Chapter 749 (Prohibited Lien - HB2767) July 1, 2010 Public Chapter 1055 (Punishment as Theft - Fraud Home Imp. HB2625) July 1, 2010 Public Chapter 1070 (Fee Increases - Rules HB3351) June 6, 2010 Public Chapter 1086 (Sunset - Contractor's Board - SB2430) October 1, 2010 - State Residential Building Code Program (Passed 7/1/09 - PC 529) 2010 - Rulemaking (11/27/2010)
2010 Updates - Summary of Law Changes from 2008 LAWS
Michie's Legal Resources - Law (off-state site)
Publisher of Tennessee Code Annotated
To locate the sections pertaining to the following: Contractors, Home Improvement, Limited Licensed Electricians, Limited Licensed Plumbers, and Prelicensing Course Providers; go to Michie's Legal Resources Website and scroll to Title 62, which contains the law for Professions, Businesses and Trades. Our section for the Board for Licensing Contractors is Chapter 6 (T.C.A. 62-6). Other sections pertaining to construction, but not part of the Contractors Board statute, are also provided below as a resource. (Please note, referred statutes were based upon the 2009 edition and a new code number may be assigned in current publications.)
TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED (T.C.A.) Listed below is each Title, Chapter and Part to review the law at LexisNexis website for the Contractors' licensing statute, as well as other divsions and departments relative to contractors: Email Notifications Board for Licensing Contractors (See § T.C.A. Title 62, Chapter 6)
Contractors (§ 62-6-101)
Home Improvement (§ 62-6-501) Limited Licensed Electricians (§ 62-6-102) Limited Licensed Plumbers (§ 62-6-401
Pre-licensed Course Providers (§ 62-6-138)
Other Divisions of Regulatory Boards Alarm Systems Contractors Board (See § T.C.A. Title 62, Chapter 32)
Architects & Engineers Board - Design/Build Contractors - See § T.C.A. Title 62, Chapter 2 Electrical - Division of Fire Prevention - See § T.C.A. Title 68, Chapter 102
Fire Sprinkler - Division of Fire Prevention - See § T.C.A. Title 62, Chapter 32
Department of Labor and Workforce Development (See § T.C.A Title 50, Chapter 6) Workers' Compensation Insurance(§ 50-6-320)
RULES AND REGULATIONS PUBLISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE Secretary of State's Publications
Rulemaking Hearings Notices
BOARD FOR LICENSING CONTRACTORS Contractors
Prelicensed Exam Course Providers
Contested Hearing Cases
Rulemaking Hearings 2012 - 03/28/2012 2010 - 11/17/2010 Sign-up to receive notices of rulemaking hearings at: OTHER AGENCIES (Industry Related)
Electrical - Division of Fire Prevention (TDCI 0780-02-01) Fire Sprinkler- Division of Fire Prevention (TDCI 0780-02-07) Alarm Systems - Division of Regulatory Boards (TDCI 0090)
Alarm Systems Board Contractor Exemptions (TDCI - 0090-01-03) [pdf] 8/09 2009 Alarm System Contractors Memo - Revised Exemptions [pdf] Environment & Conservation (TDEC 1200) Environment & Conservation Burning Permits/Asbestos (TDEC - 1200-03-09) [pdf] Lead Certification Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWFD 0800) Workers' Compensation Insurance
Tennessee Legislature - General Assembly (Legislation Pending and Passed - Public Chapter Acts) Secretary of State - Publications of All Passed Acts (Rulemakings, Published Public Chapters, etc.) Archives of Past Legislation
2009 2009 Legislation - Summary of Recent Law and Rule Changes (Relative to TCA 62-6) [pdf]
June 2, 2009 - Unlicensed Contractor - Recovery (Quantum Meruit) (Public Chapter 482) July 1, 2009 - Contracts - Lien Waiver Rights Prohibited (Public Chapter 483) July 1, 2009 - Contractor Tax Credit June 9, 2009 - Local Government Construction (Public Chapter 518) July 1, 2009 - TN Clean Energy Future Act of 2009 - Statewide Codes (Public Chapter 529) July 1, 2009 - Public Chapter 566 (Rulemakings - HB1815)
Title 7, Chapter 89 - Convention Center Authorities Act of 2009
December 31, 2009 - Workers Compensation - Passed 5/13/08 (Public Chapter 1041/Repealed 1/27/10) 2008
2008 Legislation-Summary May 13, 2008 - Workers Compensation Changes (Department of Labor & Workforce) Eff. 1/2010 2007
July 1, 2007 Home Improvement License Law merged
July 1, 2007 Utilize Collection Agency to collect unpaid civil penalties July 1, 2007 General Liability Insurance Requirements and Workers Compensation
May 24, 2007 Plumbing Mechanical Exam - Must be Pre-Approved! ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
Attorney General Opinion Resource
Contractors' Board Related Opinions
Opinion - Alternates in Bids [pdf] Opinion - Classifications [pdf] Opinion - Federal Projects [pdf] Opinion - Housing Agency [pdf] Opinion - Individual Use [pdf] Opinion - Landscaping [pdf] Opinion - Local Government CM [pdf] Opinion - Local Government Requirements [pdf]
Opinion - Monetary Limits (Part 1 of 3) [pdf] Opinion - Monetary Limits (Part 2 of 3) [pdf] Opinion - Monetary Limits (Part 3 of 3) [pdf] Opinion - Political Subdivisions [pdf] LEGAL RESOURCES Complaint Filing Process
Consumer Law References (June, 2011) [pdf]
Contractors - Bidding Information & Requirements [pdf] FAQ's - Contractors Board
Insurance - Summary for Contractors (March, 2011) [pdf]
Legal Aid in Tennessee
Request for Public Records [pdf]
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