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MN Stat § 326B.815 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.815 — Fees.

326B.815 FEES. Subdivision 1. Fees. (a) For the purposes of calculating fees under section 326B.092, an initial or renewed residential contractor, residential remodeler, or residential roofer license is a business license. Notwithstanding section 326B.092, the licensing fee for manufactured home installers under section 327B.041 is $180 for a three-year period. (b) All initial and renewal licenses, except for manufactured home installer licenses, shall be effective for two years and shall expire on March 31 of the year after the year in which the application is made. (c) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of residential contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed residential contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer licenses shall be two-year licenses. Subd. 2. Local surcharge. A local government unit may place a surcharge in an amount no greater than $5 on each land use, zoning, or building permit that requires a licensed residential building contractor, residential remodeler, residential roofer, or manufactured home installer for the purpose of license verification. The local government may verify a license by telephone, facsimile or electronic communication. A local government unit shall not issue a land use, zoning, or building permit unless the required license has been verified and is current. History:  1991 c 306 s 10; 1993 c 245 s 17; 1996 c 305 art 3 s 34; 1997 c 200 art 1 s 72; 1999 c 223 art 2 s 46; 1999 c 250 art 3 s 28; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 11,30; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 337 s 37; 2009 c 78 art 5 s 20; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 43,76; 2010 c 385 s 6; 1Sp2019 c 1 art 6 s 2
MN Stat § 326B.821 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.821 — Continuing Education; Hours.

326B.821 CONTINUING EDUCATION; HOURS. Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for residential building contractor continuing education. Subd. 2. Hours. A qualifying person of a licensee must provide proof of completion of 14 hours of continuing education per two-year licensure period. Credit may not be earned if the licensee has previously obtained credit for the same course as either a student or instructor during the same licensing period. Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 1Sp2011 c 4 art 3 s 59] Subd. 4.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 17] Subd. 5.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 3] Subd. 5a.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 4] Subd. 6.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 5] Subd. 7.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 6] Subd. 8.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.099, subd 1] Subd. 9.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.099, subd 2] Subd. 10.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.099, subd 3] Subd. 11.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.099, subd 4] Subd. 12.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 7] Subd. 13.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 8] Subd. 14.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 9] Subd. 15.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 10] Subd. 16.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 11] Subd. 17.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.099, subd 5] Subd. 18.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 12] Subd. 19.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 13] Subd. 20.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 14] Subd. 21. Residential building contractor, remodeler, and roofer education. (a) Each licensee must, during each continuing education reporting period, complete and report one hour of continuing education relating to energy codes or energy conservation measures applicable to residential buildings and one hour of business management strategies applicable to residential construction businesses. (b) Immediately following the adoption date of a new residential code, the commissioner may prescribe that up to seven of the required 14 hours of continuing education credit per licensure period include education hours specifically designated to instruct licensees on new or existing State Building Code provisions. Subd. 22.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 2] Subd. 23.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 15] Subd. 24.  MS 2010 [Renumbered 326B.0981, subd 16] History:  1991 c 306 s 11; 1992 c 522 s 23; 1992 c 595 s 25; 1992 c 597 s 17; 1993 c 245 s 18; 1996 c 439 art 4 s 2; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 12,30; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 322 s 6; 2008 c 337 s 38; 2009 c 78 art 5 s 21; 2010 c 260 s 1; 1Sp2011 c 4 art 3 s 31-47,58; 1Sp2019 c 7 art 9 s 11
MN Stat § 326B.825 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.825 — Loss Of Qualifying Person.

326B.825 LOSS OF QUALIFYING PERSON. Upon the departure or disqualification of a licensee's qualifying person because of death, disability, retirement, position change, or other reason, the licensee must notify the commissioner within 15 business days. The licensee shall have 120 days from the departure of the qualifying person to obtain a new qualifying person. Failure to secure a new qualifying person within 120 days will, with or without notice, result in the automatic termination of the license. History:  1991 c 306 s 12; 1993 c 245 s 20; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 13,30; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.835 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.835 — Local Licenses.

326B.835 LOCAL LICENSES. Subdivision 1. Local license prohibited. Except as provided in subdivision 2, a political subdivision may not require a person licensed under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 to also be licensed or pay a registration or other fee related to licensure under any ordinance, law, rule, or regulation of the political subdivision. This section does not prohibit charges for building permits or other charges not directly related to licensure. Subd. 2. Exception. This section does not prohibit a political subdivision from requiring licensure or certification under any ordinance, law, rule, or regulation of the political subdivision for persons who engage in the installation of an on-site sewage treatment system. History:  1991 c 306 s 14; 1993 c 245 s 25; 2001 c 207 s 7; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 15,30; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.845 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.845 — Penalties.

326B.845 PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Gross misdemeanor. An individual who violates an order of the commissioner or is the manager, officer, or director of a person who violates an order issued by the commissioner is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Subd. 2. Lien rights. An unlicensed person who knowingly violates sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 has no right to claim a lien under section 514.01 and the lien is void. Nothing in this section affects the lien rights of material suppliers and licensed contractors to the extent provided by law. History:  1991 c 306 s 16; 1993 c 245 s 28,29; 1999 c 137 s 8; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 17,30; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.85 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.85 — Building Permit Conditioned On Licensure; Notice Of Permit Application.

326B.85 BUILDING PERMIT CONDITIONED ON LICENSURE; NOTICE OF PERMIT APPLICATION. Subdivision 1. Building permit. A political subdivision shall not issue a building permit to an unlicensed person who is required to be licensed under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885. A political subdivision that issues zoning or land use permits in lieu of a building permit shall not issue those permits to an unlicensed person who is required to be licensed under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885. The political subdivision shall report the person applying for the permit to the commissioner who may bring an action against the person. Subd. 2. Notice of building permit application. A political subdivision shall notify the department when an application for a building permit involving the construction of new residential real estate has been received from an unlicensed person by submitting a copy of the application to the department within two business days of receipt of the application. The political subdivision may submit a copy of the building permit application by facsimile, United States mail, or electronic communication. History:  1993 c 245 s 30; 1997 c 222 s 49; 1998 c 254 art 1 s 86; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 18,30; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.855 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.855 — Service Of Process.

326B.855 SERVICE OF PROCESS. Subdivision 1. Procedure. Every applicant for licensure or certificate of exemption under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 shall irrevocably consent to the appointment of the commissioner and successors in office to be the applicant's agent to receive service of any lawful process in any noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding against the applicant or a successor, executor, or administrator which arises under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 or any rule or order thereunder after the consent has been filed, with the same force and validity as if served personally on the person filing the consent. Service under this section shall be made in compliance with subdivision 3. Subd. 2. Service on commissioner. (a) When a person, including any nonresident of this state, engages in conduct prohibited or made actionable by sections 326B.802 to 326B.885, or any rule or order under those sections, and the person has not consented to service of process under subdivision 1, that conduct is equivalent to an appointment of the commissioner and successors in office as the person's agent to receive service of process in any noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding against the person that is based on that conduct and is brought under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885, or any rule or order under those sections, with the same force and validity as if served personally on the person consenting to the appointment of the commissioner and successors in office. Service under this section shall be made in compliance with subdivision 3. (b) Subdivision 3 applies in all other cases in which a person, including a nonresident of this state, has filed a consent to service of process. This paragraph supersedes any inconsistent provision of law. (c) Subdivision 3 applies in all cases in which service of process is allowed to be made on the commissioner. Subd. 3. How made. Service of process under this section may be made by leaving a copy of the process in the office of the commissioner, or by sending a copy of the process to the commissioner by certified mail, and is not effective unless: (1) the plaintiff, who may be the commissioner in an action or proceeding instituted by the commissioner, sends notice of the service and a copy of the process by certified mail to the defendant or respondent at the last known address; and (2) the plaintiff's affidavit of compliance is filed in the action or proceeding on or before the return day of the process, if any, or within further time as the court allows. History:  1991 c 306 s 17; 1993 c 245 s 31; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 19,30; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 337 s 39
MN Stat § 326B.86 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.86 — Bond; Insurance.

326B.86 BOND; INSURANCE. Subdivision 1. Bond. (a) Licensed manufactured home installers and licensed residential roofers must give and maintain a bond to the state. The bond must comply with section 326B.0921. (b) A licensed residential roofer must post a bond with a penal sum of at least $15,000. (c) A licensed manufactured home installer must post a bond with a penal sum of at least $2,500. Bonds issued under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 are not state bonds or contracts for purposes of sections 8.05 and 16C.05, subdivision 2. Subd. 2. Insurance. Each licensee shall have and maintain in effect commercial general liability insurance, which includes premises and operations insurance and products and completed operations insurance, with limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate limit for bodily injury, and property damage insurance with limits of at least $25,000 or a policy with a single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate limits. The insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to do business in this state. Each licensee shall maintain on file with the commissioner a certificate evidencing the insurance. In the event of a policy cancellation, the insurer shall send written notice to the commissioner at the same time that a cancellation request is received from or a notice is sent to the insured. The commissioner may increase the minimum amount of insurance required for any licensee or class of licensees if the commissioner considers it to be in the public interest and necessary to protect the interests of Minnesota consumers. History:  1991 c 306 s 18; 1993 c 245 s 32; 1999 c 137 s 9; 2007 c 9 s 1; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 20,30; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 322 s 7; 2008 c 337 s 40,65; 2009 c 78 art 5 s 22; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 47,76; 2010 c 384 s 90; 2010 c 385 s 6; 2015 c 54 art 1 s 21
MN Stat § 326B.865 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.865 — Sign Contractor; Bond.

326B.865 SIGN CONTRACTOR; BOND. (a) A sign contractor may post a compliance bond with the commissioner, conditioned that the sign contractor shall faithfully perform duties and comply with laws, ordinances, rules, and contracts entered into for the installation of signs. The bond must be renewed biennially and maintained for so long as determined by the commissioner. The aggregate liability of the surety on the bond to any and all persons, regardless of the number of claims made against the bond, may not exceed the annual amount of the bond. The bond may be canceled as to future liability by the surety upon 30 days' written notice mailed to the commissioner by United States mail. (b) The amount of the bond shall be $8,000. The bond may be drawn upon only by a local unit of government that requires sign contractors to post a compliance bond. The bond is in lieu of any compliance bond required by a local unit of government. (c) For purposes of this section, "sign" means a device, structure, fixture, or placard using graphics, symbols, or written copy that is erected on the premises of an establishment including the name of the establishment or identifying the merchandise, services, activities, or entertainment available on the premises. (d) Each person giving bond under this section shall pay a biennial bond filing fee of $100 to the commissioner of labor and industry. History:  1997 c 222 s 44; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 1,30; art 13 s 4; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 48,76; 2010 c 385 s 6; 1Sp2011 c 4 art 3 s 48
MN Stat § 326B.87 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.87 — License Number; Advertising.

326B.87 LICENSE NUMBER; ADVERTISING. Subdivision 1. License number must be displayed. The license number of a licensee must be placed on all building permits and building permit applications made to or issued by the state or a political subdivision. In jurisdictions that have not adopted the State Building Code, the license number must be placed on the site plan review or zoning permit. License numbers must be on all business cards and all contracts to perform work for which a license is required. Subd. 2. Advertising. The license number of a licensee must appear in any advertising by that licensee including but not limited to signs, vehicles, business cards, published display ads, flyers, brochures, websites, and Internet ads. Subd. 3. Contracts. Contracts entered into by a licensee must state that the person is licensed and must state the license number. History:  1991 c 306 s 19; 1995 c 169 s 5; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 21,30; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.875 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.875 — Disclosures.

326B.875 DISCLOSURES. If a licensee sells or offers to sell residential property, constructed by the licensee, which is or has been occupied by the licensee, the licensee must, prior to entering into a binding purchase agreement, provide to the buyer a written disclosure which states that any claims that arise as a result of the licensee's construction of the property: (1) will not be covered under the statutory warranty established by chapter 327A, and (2) if the licensee has occupied the residential property for one year or more, will not be eligible for reimbursement from the contractor's recovery fund. History:  1993 c 245 s 33; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 30; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.88 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.88 — Public Education.

326B.88 PUBLIC EDUCATION. The commissioner may develop materials and programs to educate the public concerning licensure requirements. The commissioner may develop materials for reporting unlicensed contracting activity. The commissioner shall provide information in other languages. History:  1991 c 306 s 20; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 22,30; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.885 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.885 — License Renewal.

326B.885 LICENSE RENEWAL. Subdivision 1. Renewal. A licensee whose fully completed renewal application has been properly and timely filed and who has not received a notice of denial of renewal is considered to have been approved for renewal and may continue to transact business whether or not the renewed license has been received. Applications are timely if received by March 1 of the renewal year. Applications must be made on a form approved by the commissioner. An application for renewal that does not contain all of the information requested is an incomplete application and will not be processed. Subd. 2.  Renewal period. (a) A residential contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer license shall have a renewal period of two years. The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of residential contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed residential contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer licenses shall be two-year licenses. (b) A manufactured home installer's license shall have a renewal period of three years, effective for all renewals and new licenses issued after December 31, 2008. Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 2010 c 347 art 3 s 75] Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 2010 c 347 art 3 s 75] History:  1991 c 306 s 21; 1993 c 245 s 34,35; 2007 c 140 art 8 s 23,30; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 337 s 41; 2009 c 78 art 5 s 23
MN Stat § 326B.90 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.90 — Department To Supervise High Pressure Piping.

326B.90 DEPARTMENT TO SUPERVISE HIGH PRESSURE PIPING. The department shall supervise all high pressure piping used on all projects in this state. The department shall employ inspectors and other assistants to carry out the provisions of sections 326B.90 to 326B.925. History:  (5887-30a) 1937 c 367 s 2; Ex1967 c 1 s 6; 1984 c 481 s 1; 2007 c 135 art 4 s 1; 2007 c 140 art 10 s 1,11; art 13 s 4
MN Stat § 326B.91 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.91 — Definitions.

326B.91 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purpose of sections 326B.90 to 326B.925, the following terms have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Board. "Board" means the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems. Subd. 3. Master high pressure pipefitter. "Master high pressure pipefitter" means an individual, such as a steamfitter, engaged in the planning, superintending, and practical installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances, and otherwise lawfully qualified to construct high pressure piping installations and make replacements to existing plants, who is also qualified to conduct the business of high pressure piping installations and who is familiar with the laws, rules, and minimum standards governing them. Subd. 4. High pressure piping. "High pressure piping" means all high pressure piping used in the installation of hot water or steam heating boilers, any systems of piping hot water or other medium used for heating that exceed 30 p.s.i. gauge and 250 degrees Fahrenheit, or any system of high pressure steam, ammonia piping, or bioprocess piping, but shall not include any high pressure piping under the direct jurisdiction of the United States. Subd. 5. High pressure steam. "High pressure steam" means a pressure in excess of 15 pounds per square inch. Subd. 6. Journeyworker high pressure pipefitter. "Journeyworker high pressure pipefitter" means an individual, such as a steamfitter, who is not a master high pressure pipefitter and who is engaged in the practical installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances in the employ of a master high pressure pipefitter. Subd. 7. Municipality. "Municipality" means a statutory or home rule charter city. Subd. 8. Pipefitter apprentice. A "pipefitter apprentice" is an individual employed in the trade of the practical construction and installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances under an apprenticeship agreement approved by the department under section 178.07. History:  1984 c 481 s 2; 1987 c 132 s 1; 1989 c 22 s 1; 1994 c 465 art 1 s 42; 2006 c 241 s 4; 2007 c 140 art 10 s 2-6,11; art 13 s 4; 2016 c 158 art 1 s 174; 2017 c 68 art 1 s 13,14,26; 1Sp2017 c 7 s 8
MN Stat § 326B.922 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing|Section 326B.922 — License Application And Renewal.

326B.922 LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL. (a) Application for a master high pressure pipefitter, a journeyworker high pressure pipefitter, or a high pressure piping contractor license shall be made to the department, with all fees required by section 326B.092. (b) The applicant for a master high pressure pipefitter or a journeyworker high pressure pipefitter license shall be licensed only after passing an examination developed and administered by the department in accordance with rules adopted by the board. (c) All initial master high pressure pipefitter licenses, journeyworker high pressure pipefitter licenses, and high pressure piping contractor licenses are effective for more than one calendar year and expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which the application is made. The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of master high pressure pipefitter, journeyworker high pressure pipefitter, and high pressure piping contractor licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2012, all such licenses shall be two-year licenses. History:  (5887-30g) 1937 c 367 s 8; 1951 c 119 s 1; 1959 c 134 s 1; Ex1967 c 1 s 6; 1974 c 7 s 1; 1981 c 72 s 2; 1984 c 481 s 5; 1987 c 132 s 4; 1995 c 123 s 6; 1996 c 305 art 3 s 33; 1999 c 250 art 3 s 27; 2007 c 135 art 4 s 7; 2007 c 140 art 10 s 9,11; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 337 s 31; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 52,76; 2010 c 385 s 6; 2017 c 68 art 1 s 23,26; 1Sp2017 c 7 s 8