An Act To License Home Building and Improvement Contractors
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1306
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: JACKSON, DUPLESSIE, PILON, SA VIELLO, COWGER, BRAUTIGAM, FARRINGTON, HOGAN, PATRICK, SMITH
Amends: 5 MRSA §120, 32 MRSA §15343

Legislative Document 
No. 1306 
H.P.903 
House of Representatives, March 15,2005 
An Act To License Home Building and Improvement Contractors 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, PILON of Saco, SA VIELLO of 
Wilton, Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, 
FARRINGTON of Gorham, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, 
PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Monmouth. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §120t4-A, sub-§20-A is enacted to read: 
20-A. Maine Home 
Contractor Licensing 
Board 
Public Members 32 MRSA §15343 
Legisla~ 
Per Diem 
Other Members 
NQ Compensation 
Authorized 
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA c.135 is enacted to read: 
CHAPTER 135 
MAIRE IDlE CCMTRAC'l'OR LlCERSIHG ACT 
§15341. 
Short tit1e 
This chapter may be 
known and cited as "the Maine Home 
Contractor Licensing Act." 
§15342. 
Definitions 
As 
used in this 
chapter, 
unless 
the 
context otherwise 
indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. 
1. 
APR1icant. 
"Applicant" means a person who applies for a 
license under this chapter. 
2. 
Board. 
"Board" 
means 
the 
Maine 
Home 
Contractor 
Licensing Board as set out in this chapter. 
3. 
Chimney. 
"Chimney" means a structure designed to lift 
fumes 
from the firebox up 
and out of a 
dwelling. 
"Chimney" 
includes the firebox, chimney back, cap, flue, post and pot. 
4. 
COllllllissioner. 
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of 
Professional and Financial Regulation. 
5. 
Contract. 
"Contract" 
means 
an agreement 
between 
an 
owner and a 
h~9ntractor to build a dwelling or perform any 
home improvements on a dwelling. 
6. 
Department. 
"Department" 
means 
the 
Department 
of 
Professional and Financial Regulation. 
7. 
Dwe11ing. 
"Dwelling" 
means 
any 
building 
that 
is 
owner-occupied or constructed for sale to an owner-occupant and 
contains at least one and no more than 2 dwelling units. 
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8. 
Dwelling unit. 
"Dwelling unit" means 
a 
single unit 
providing complete independent living facilities for one or more 
persons, 
including permanent provisions for 
living, 
sleeping, 
eating, cooking and sanitation. 
9. 
Emp1Ql7ee. 
"Employ~~.has the same meaning as provided 
in Title 26, section 591, subsection 1. 
10. 
Framing. 
"Framing" means the erection of the frame, 
flooring 
system, 
interior 
walls, 
backing, 
trusses, 
rafters, 
beams, stairs and soffits of a dwelling and all work related to 
the construction of the structure of the dwelling above 
the 
foundation. 
11. 
Home contractor. 
"Home contractor" means a person who 
enters into 
a 
contract, offers to enter into a 
contract or 
submits a bid to enter into a contract with an owner to; 
A. 
Build a dwelling; or 
B. 
Perform any home improvement to a dwelling. 
12. 
Home contractor services. 
"Home contractor services" 
means those services, including home improvement, performed by a 
home contractor licensed under this chapter. 
13. 
Home improvement. 
"Home improvement" means: 
A. 
The 
construction, 
replacement, 
installation 
or 
improvement 
of 
additions 
of 
livable 
space, 
garages, 
carports, porches or decks, if they are used in conjunction 
with a dwelling; and 
B. 
Framing, roofing and the removal, repair, replacement or 
installation of siding, insulation, windows or chimneys. 
"Home 
improvement" 
does 
not 
include 
redecorating 
or 
other 
cosmetic work. 
14. 
Insulation. 
"Insulation" means any material high in 
resistance to heat transmission that, when placed in the walls, 
ceiling or floors of a structure, is used for the purpose of 
reducing the rate of heat flow. 
15. 
Licensee. 
"Licensee" means a person who is issued a 
license to do business in this State under this chapter. 
16. 
Owner. 
"Owner" means any owner, lessee or person who 
orders, contracts for or purchases home contractor services or 
person entitled to enforce the performance of the work of a home 
contractor. 
17. 
Person. 
"Person" 
means 
any 
natural 
person, 
corporation, partnership or other business entity. 
18. 
Roofing. 
"Roofing" means the installation of materials 
that form 
a weathertight surface on the roof of 
a 
dwelling, 
including but not limited to wood, cement. asbestos, clay tile 
and composition 
shingl~s, metal roofing, single-ply and built-up 
roofing materials and all associated flashings and gravel stops. 
19. 
Siding. 
"Siding" means the finished exterior covering 
of the outside walls of a frame dwelling. 
20. 
Windo.. 
"Window" includes a window sash, window frame 
and windowPane. 
§15343. 
Board: organization 
The Maine Home Contractor Licensing Board, as established in 
Title 
5, 
section 
12004-A, 
subsection 
20-A, 
administers 
the 
provisions of this chapter to protect the public with respect to 
the practice of home contracting. 
All members must be appointed 
and the board shall first convene no later than September 1, 2006. 
1. 
Board membership. 
The board consists of 
members, 
appointed by the Governor, as follows: 
A. 
Two public members; 
B. 
Four 
home 
contractors 
having 
at least 
years 
of 
experience as a home contractor, appointed by the Governor. 
After the expiration of the initial term of these members, 
the members must be licensed home contractors; 
C. 
One municipal code enforcement officer; 
D. 
One engineer or architect. licensed under this Title, 
with experience in the design or construction of dwellings, 
who serves as an ex officio nonvoting member; and 
E. 
One representative of the fire service in this State, 
who serves as an ex officio nonvoting member. 
2. 
Terms; removal. 
The term of office of each member is 4 
years, except as provided in this subsection, 
and members are 
eligible for reappointment. 
If there is a vacancy for any cause, 
the Governor shall make an appointment immediately effective for 
the unexpired term. 
Members may be removed by the Governor for 
cause. 
In order to provide staggered expiration dates of terms, 
the duration of initial terms is as follows; 
A. 
The fire service representative for 2 years; 
B. 
One public member for 3 years; 
C. 
One public member for 4 years; 
D. 
One home contractor for 2 years: 
E. 
One home contractor for 3 years; 
F. 
One home contractor for 4 years; 
G. 
One home contractor for 5 years; 
H. 
The municipal code enforcement officer for 4 years; and 
1. 
Thj;! j;!nginj;!j;!r Qr grs;;hit,j;!s;;t fQt: 2 yegrl:!. 
3. 
Meetings; quorum. 
The bQgrd shgll meet gt least Qnce g 
yegr gnd at such other timj;!s gl:! thj;! bQgrd dj;!terminel:! nes;;el:!l:!ary. A 
mgjQrity Qf thj;! mj;!mberl:! Qf the bQgrd S;;Qnstitutel:! g gUQrum fQr the 
trgnsgctiQn Qf businel:!l:! under thil:! s;;hgpter. 
4. 
Election of officers. 
The bQgrd shgll annually elj;!ct a 
chgir and other officers as the bQgrd dj;!tj;!rminj;!l:! nj;!s;;el:!sgry. 
§15344. 
Rules 
The bOgrd shall establish guidj;!lines and rulel:! by which this 
chapter is adminil:!tered. 
Except as otherwise indis;;gted, rules 
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adopted pursugnt to this chaptj;!r are routine technicgl rules as 
dj;!finj;!d in Title 5, chgpter 375, l:!ubchgptj;!r 2-A. 
Thj;! bQgrd shall 
gdQpt rulj;!l:!: 
1. 
License qualifications. 
Relating to the guglifications 
of an gpplicgnt fQr a licensj;! guthQr ized undj;!r this chgpter, as 
provided in section 15347, subsectiQn 4; 
2. 
Standards 
of practice. 
To 
el:!tgblish 
stgndards 
of 
practice consistent with thj;! l:!tgndgrds l:!et forth in thil:! chapter 
and the Mgine MQde1 Residentigl Building CQdj;! 
gdQpted in this 
chapter gQverning 
thj;! 
practice Qf 
hQmj;! 
cQnl:!truction or 
home 
improvj;!mj;!nt; 
3. 
Continuing 
education. 
CQnS;;j;!rning 
rj;!guirj;!mj;!ntl:! 
for 
cQntinuing 
educgtion 
tQ 
be 
cQmplj;!ted 
by 
gn 
appliS;;gnt 
as 
a 
prereguil:!ite to renewal Qf g home cQntrgctor's licj;!nse; and 
4. 
Renewal. 
Concerning license renewal. 
Licenses expire 
annually 
on 
December 
31st 
or 
on 
a 
date 
the 
commissioner 
determines. 
The board shall issue a renewal license upon receipt 
of the written request for renewal, the annual fee and evidence 
of 
satisfactory 
completion 
of 
the 
continuing 
education 
requirement pursuant to subsection 3. Licenses may be renewed up 
to 
days after expiration upon 
payment of 
a 
late fee in 
addition to the renewal fee. 
A person who submits an application 
for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date 
is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under 
this chapter. 
§15345. 
Fees 
The Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration 
within 
the 
department, 
pursuant 
to Title 
10, 
section 
8003, 
subsection 2-A, 
paragraph D, 
may establish by rule fees 
for 
purposes 
authorized 
under 
this 
chapter 
in 
amounts 
that 
are 
reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except 
that a fee may not exceed the following: 
1. 
General home contractor license. 
For a general home 
contractor license under section 15347, $350 annually; 
2. 
Specialty license. 
For 
a 
specialty 
license 
under 
section 15347, $150 annually; anq 
3. 
Registration under 
section 15335. 
For 
registration 
pursuant to section 15356, $100 annually. 
Fees may used by the director only for the purposes of this 
chapter. 
§15346. 
Duties; powers 
The board has the following duties and powers, in addition 
to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. 
1. 
Consent agreements. 
The board may execute a 
consent 
agreement that resolves 
a 
complaint or investigation without 
further 
proceedings 
pursuant 
to 
Title 
10, 
section 
8003, 
subsection 5, paragraph B. 
2. 
Penial of license. 
The board may not refuse to issue or 
renew a license for a reason other than the failure to pay a 
required 
fee 
unless 
the 
applicant 
has 
been 
afforded 
an 
opportunity for 
an 
adjudicatory hearing 
consistent with 
the 
board's rules. 
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3. 
Bearings. 
The 
board 
shall 
conduct 
hearings 
in 
accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4 to the extent 
applicable. 
The board, after hearing, 
may 
impose disciplinary 
sanctions pursuant to Title 10, 
section 8003, 
subsection 
5, 
paragraph A 1. In addition, the board may revoke or suspend a 
license pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. 
4. 
Investigation. 
The board may investigate or cause to be 
investigated any complaint made to the board and any case of 
noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. 
5. 
License qualification. 
The 
board 
shall evaluate 
a 
person's qualifications for licensure under this chapter. 
§15347. 
Licensing: application 
1. 
License 
required. 
A 
person 
who 
acts 
as 
a 
home 
contractor as defined in this chapter must be licensed under this 
section. 
The board may grant the following licenses: 
A. 
General home contractor; and 
B. 
Licenses specific to trades listed in section 15342, 
subsection 13, paragraph B. 
2. 
Applications. 
Applications 
for 
licenses 
under 
this 
chapter must be submitted to the board on forms prescribed and 
furnished by the board and must contain the information and be 
accompanied by the attachments required by rule of the board, 
together with the prescribed fee. 
3. 
Cr iminal history information. 
Pur s uan t 
to Tit 1 e 
5, 
chapter 341, the applicant shall provide criminal history record 
information. 
4. 
Reguirem.eP.ts for licensure as general home contractor. 
A person is qualified for a general home contractor license if 
the person: 
A. Has: 
(1) 
Completed a 
combination of 4 years of relevant 
experience and education, as determined by the board, 
within one year after the date the licensing prov~s~ons 
under this chapter become effective pursuant to section 
15356; 
(2) Acknowledged, on a form provided by the board, an 
awareness of the board' s adoption of a building code 
under section 15355; 
(3) 
Demonstrated. in a manner determined by the board. 
a familiarity with Title 10. chapter 219-A; and 
(4) 
Completed 
any 
other 
requirements 
the 
board 
determines are necessary for licensure; or 
B. Has: 
(1) 
Completed a 
combination of 2 years of relevant 
experience and education. as determined by the board. 
within one year after the date the licensing provisions 
of this chapter become effective pursuant to section 
15356; 
(2) 
Passed 
a 
general 
home 
contractor 
eXamination 
approved and adopted by the board that includes a test 
of proficiency in the building code under section 15355; 
(3) 
Demonstrated. in a manner determined by the board. 
a familiarity with Title 10. chapter 219-A; and 
(4) 
Completed 
any 
other 
requirements 
the 
board 
determines are necessary for licensure. 
5. 
Requirements for licensure in specialty. 
A person is 
qualified for a specialty license. including a license to remove, 
repair. replace and install framing, roofing. siding. insulation. 
windows or chimneys. as appropriate, if the person: 
A. Has: 
(1) 
Completed a 
combination of 2 years of relevant 
experience 
and 
education 
in 
the 
specialty, 
as 
determined by the board, within one year after the date 
the 
licensing 
prov1s1ons 
of 
this 
chapter 
become 
effective pursuant to section 15356; 
(2) 
Acknowledged. on a form provided by the board, an 
awareness of the State's adoption of a building code 
under section 15355; 
(3) 
Demonstrated, in a manner determined by the board, 
a familiarity with Title 10. chapter 219-A; and 
(4) 
Completed 
any 
other 
requirements 
the 
board 
determines are necessary for licensure; or 
B. Has; 
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• 
( 1) 
Completed a combination of one year of relevant 
experience 
and 
education 
in 
the 
specialty, 
as 
determined by the board, within one year after the date 
the 
licensing 
prov~s~ons 
of 
this 
chapter 
become 
effective pursuant to section 15356; 
(2) 
Passed an examination in the specialty approved 
and 
adopted by the board that includes 
a 
test of 
proficiency in those sections of 
the building code 
under section 15355 that relate to the specialty; 
(3) 
Demonstrated, in a manner determined by the board, 
a familiarity with Title 10, chapter 219-A; and 
(4) 
Completed 
any 
other 
reguirements 
the 
board 
determines are necessary for licensure. 
§15348. 
Exemptions to licensing 
A license is not reguired under this chapter for a person 
1. 
Home contractor. 
Acts as a home contractor but who does 
not receive $3,000 or more from anyone owner in a calendar year; 
2. 
Labor; 
service~s~. __ ~P~e~r~f~o~r~m~s __ ~l~a~b~o~r~~o~r~~s~e~r~v~i~c~e~s~~f~o~r~~a 
licensed home contractor; 
3. 
Trade; profession. 
Holds 
a 
license for 
a 
trade or 
profession 
and is 
acting within the 
scope 
of 
the 
trade or 
profession for which the person is licensed; 
4. Representative. 
Is an authorized representative of the 
United 
States 
Government, 
the 
State 
or 
any 
incorporated 
municipality, county or other political subdivision of this State 
who 
is 
acting 
within 
the 
scope 
of 
that 
representative's 
authorization; 
5. 
Ownership interest. 
Performs work on a 
which that person h~n ownership interest or 
performing work on the lessee's leased property; 
dwelling in 
is 
a 
lessee 
6. 
Certified applied technology program. 
Is 
a 
student 
enrolled in a certified applied technology program in which the 
student works under the direct supervision of a licensed home 
contractor; 
laws 
~7~. __ ~P~ub~~1~i~c~u~t~1~·1~i~t~y~. __ ~I~s~~a~public utility operating under the 
and 
rules 
of 
the 
Public 
Utilities 
Commission 
in 
construction, maintenance or development work incidental to the 
public utility's business; or 
8. 
Manufactured housing. 
Is licensed by the Manufactured 
Housing 
Board 
and 
performs 
home 
construction 
services 
in 
connection with the construction or installation of manufactured 
housing. 
§15349. 
License limitation 
A license issued under this chapter may be issued to 
a 
person or a business entity. 
If the applicant is a corporation, 
partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, 
the entity must designate at least one ~ualifying natural person 
who is a partner, member, officer, manager or employee and who 
meets the professional ~ualifications re~uired of licensees under 
this chapter. 
In the event the designated natural person no 
longer holds the ~ualifying relationship with the entity due to 
death or separation, the entity must designate another natural 
person within 6 months from the date of death or separation and 
~ualify that person as soon as is practical. 
An entity may conduct business under a trade name if its 
license is issued under the trade name. The board may refuse to 
issue 
a 
license under 
a 
specific trade 
name if the name is 
considered to be misleading, deceptive or will likely result in 
confusion with other existing businesses. 
§15350. 
Changes in circumstances 
A licensee under this chapter shall report 
a 
change of 
address or name or other material change in the condition or 
~ualifications set forth in the original license application no 
later than 30 days after the change. 
Upon proper notice, the 
board's records must be changed and a new license issued for the 
unexpired term of the current license if appropriate. 
§15351. 
Denial of license 
The board may deny a license if an applicant: 
1. 
Fails to submit completed application. 
Fails to submit 
a completed application within 30 days after being notified of 
the materials needed to complete the application; 
2. 
Fails to satisfy qualifications or standards. 
Fails to 
meet license ~ualifications or to satisfy standards of practice 
as adopted by the board pursuant to section 15344, subsections 1 
and 2; 
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3. 
Suspension 
or 
revocation 
of 
license. 
Has 
had 
a 
professional or occupational license suspended or revoked for 
disciplinary 
reasons 
or 
an 
application rejected 
for 
reasons 
relating to untrustworthiness within 3 years prior to the date of 
application; or 
4. 
Conviction of crime. 
Is subject to disqualification 
based on the applicant's criminal history record information 
pursuant to Title 5, chapter 341. 
§15352. 
Financial disclosures 
An applicant for licensure under this chapter must file with 
the board the following information: 
1. 
Nature of business. 
A complete statement of the general 
nature of the applicant's contracting business or the applicant's 
duties; 
2. 
Unsatisfied judgments. 
Any final judgment owed to a 
consumer, based on a finding of fraud or breach of express or 
implied warranty of good workmanship, that remains unsatisfied 90 
days 
after 
entry 
of 
judgment 
by 
a 
court 
of 
competent 
jurisdiction; and 
3. 
Bankrupt~. 
Any 
pending petition in bankruptcy 
or 
discharge 
in 
bankruptcy 
within 
years 
from 
the 
date 
of 
application. 
§15353. 
Penalties: injunction 
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Violations of licensing requirements under this chapter are 
governed by the provisions of Title 10, section 8003-C. 
§15354. 
Grounds for disciplinary action 
After a hearing pursuant to section 15346, subsection 3, the 
board 
may 
refuse 
to 
issue 
or 
renew 
any 
license 
or 
impose 
disciplinary sanctions pursuant to Title 10, section 8003 if the 
licensee is found to have committed one or more of the following: 
1. 
Criminal record. 
Subject to Title 5, chapter 341, any 
conviction 
of 
a 
crime 
described 
in Title 
5, 
section 
5301, 
subsection 2; 
2. 
Fraud 
or 
inc~ence. 
An 
act 
or 
conduct 
that 
constitutes fraud or incompetence in acting as a home contractor; 
3. 
False statement. 
Procuring or attempting to procure a 
SO 
license under this chapter by knowingly making a false statement, 
submitting 
false 
information 
or 
making 
a 
material 
misrepresentation in an application filed with the board; 
4. 
Aiding and abetting. 
Aiding and abetting a person in 
conduct that constitutes a violation of this chapter; and 
5. 
Rule or law viQl~~iQn. Violating a rule adopted by the 
board or a provision of this chapter. 
§15355. 
Building code 
1. 
Code de~~~t..~~L..~D,dments; final adoption. 
On Januaa 
1, 2006, the board shall begin considering amendments to the 2003 
edition of the International Residential Code for adoption. 
On 
July 15, 2006, the board shall adopt the 2003 edition of the 
International Residential Code with all amendments the board has 
determined to be in the best interests of the State, which may be 
known thereafter as "the Maine Model Residential Building Code." 
Other codes and standards referenced within the 2003 edition of 
the 
International Residential 
Code 
may 
not 
be 
automatically 
adopted by the board by reference as part of the Maine Model 
Residential Building Code. 
The board may amend the Maine Model 
Residential 
Building 
Code 
annually 
thereafter, 
including 
by 
incorporation of a later version of the International Residential 
Code upon finding that the amendments are in the best interests 
of the State. 
2. 
Preemption. 
The 
energy efficiency standards 
adopted 
l2Jlrsuant to Tille 10, section l4l5-C, the fire safety codes and 
standards adopted pursuant to Title 25, sections 2452 and 2465, 
the electrical code adopted pursuant to section 1153-11., the oil 
and solid fuel equipment standards adopted pursuant to Title 32, 
section 2313, 
the 
plumbing code 
adopted pursuant 
to section 
3403-B, the propane and natural gas equipment standards adopted 
pursuant 
to 
section 
14805, 
the 
boiler 
and 
pressure 
vessel 
standards adopted pursuant to section 15104 
and the elevator 
standards adopted pursuant to section 15228 preempt the chapters 
of the Maine Model Residential Building Code that cover the same 
aspects of dwelling construction or improvement. 
A 
residential 
building 
code 
adopted 
by 
a 
town, 
city 
or 
municipality prior to the date on which this chapter is enacted 
is not preempted by this section. 
3. 
Limitation 
on 
code 
adoption. 
A 
town, 
city 
or 
municipality may not adopt a residential building code after the 
date on which this chapter becomes effective other than the Maine 
Model 
Residential Building 
Code 
or 
the 
2003 
edition of the 
International Residential Code plus any local amendments that a 
town, city or municipality has made to the code. 
4. 
Rotification 
of 
code 
adoption. 
A 
town. 
city 
or 
municipality shall notify the board. on a form provided by the 
board, of its adoption of the Maine Model Residential Building 
Code or the 2003 edition of the International Residential Code 
pI us any local amendments that a town. ci ty or municipali ty has 
made to the code within 30 days of its adoption. 
§15356. 
Licensing effective; prior registration 
1. 
Licensing effective. 
The provisions of this chapter 
reguJ.rJ.ng 
licensure 
become 
effective 
one 
year 
after 
the 
registration date. which is the first day of January of the year 
following the year in which: 
A. 
The total number of the following-
towns. cities and 
municipalities that have adopted the 2003 edition of the 
International 
Residential 
Code 
or 
the 
Maine 
Model 
Residential 
Building 
Code 
reaches 
56: 
Acton: 
Alfred: 
Arundel: 
Ashland: 
Auburn; 
Augusta: 
Bar 
Harbor; 
Bath; 
Belfast; 
Biddeford; 
Brewer; 
Bridgeton; 
Brunswick; 
Buxton; 
Calais; 
Cape 
Elizabeth; 
Caribou; 
Carrabassett 
Valley; 
Cumberland; 
Dayton: 
Dedham; 
Durham: 
Eastport; 
Falmouth; 
Farmington; 
Fort 
Fairfield: 
Freeport; 
Gardiner; 
Gorham; 
Gray; Hallowell; Hampden; Herman; Holden; Hollis; Houlton; 
Kennebunk; 
Kennebunkport; 
Lebanon: 
Lewiston; 
Limington; 
Lisbon: 
Long 
Island; 
Lovell; 
Lyman; 
Manchester; 
Mechanic 
Falls; 
Newfield: 
Newport; 
North 
Yarmouth; 
Ogunquit; 
Olq 
Orchard Beach; Old Town; 
Orono; Otisfield; Paris; Poland; 
Portland; 
Presque 
Isle; 
Rangeley: 
Raymond: 
Richmond: 
Rockland; 
Rumford; 
Saco; 
Sanford; 
Scarborough; 
Shapleigh; 
South Berwick: South Portland: Standish: Thomaston; Topsham; 
Trenton: 
Turner; 
Veazie; 
Waterboro; 
Waterville: 
Wells; 
Westbrook; Windham: Winslow: and Yarmouth; and 
B. 
The total population, as determined by the 2000 Federal 
Decennial Census, of the towns, cities and municipalities 
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listed in paragraph A that have adopted the 2003 edition of 
the 
International 
Residential 
Code 
or 
the 
Maine 
Model 
Residential Building Code is no less than 75'?o of the total 
population, 
as 
determined by the 
2000 
Federal Decennial 
n 
Census, of the towns, cities and municipalities listed in 
paragraph A. 
2. 
Fee. 
The fee for registration pursuant to this section 
is $150 annually. 
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3. 
Prior registration. 
Upon the effective date of this 
chapter, the Commissioner is authorized to develop a program of 
registration 
for 
persons 
who 
wish 
to 
practice 
as 
home 
contractors, in a manner that the commissioner shall determine. 
Beginning on the registration date as determined in accordance 
with subsection 1, the commissioner shall begin registering these 
12-ersons 
and collecting a 
registration fee in accordance with 
section 15345. 
Beginning one year after the registration date, a 
person may not practice as a home contractor unless that person 
has applied to be registered pursuant to this chapter. 
Violations of registra_tion requirements under this section are 
governed by the provisions of Title 10, section 8003 -C. 
This 
subsection is 
repealed 
upon 
the 
prov~s~ons of 
this 
chapter 
requiring licensure becoming effective pursuant to subsection 1 
of this section. 
SUMMARY 
This bill creates the Maine Home Contractor Licensing Act. 
The bill contains the following 
prov~s~ons: 
requirements for 
licensure of general contractors and persons who perform framing, 
roofing, siding, insulating, window work or chimney work, if the 
work concerns residential dwellings; certain specific exemptions 
from licensure; required qualifications for general and specialty 
licenses; 
requirements for criminal and financial disclosures; 
creation and authority of the Maine Home Contractor Licensing 
Board; fees for licensing; adoption of a model building code; and 
a mechanism for phasing in a registration program, followed by a 
licensing program, upon adoption of the model building code by 56 
of a list of 83 specified municipalities.