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TN Code § 62-6-139 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-6-139. Posting of Disciplinary Action on Board's Website — Advertising Campaigns

  When the board disciplines a contractor, home improvement services provider as defined by § 39-14-154(a) or home improvement contractor, the board shall post the following information on its website:  The name of the contractor, home improvement services provider or home improvement contractor, together with the specific license and license number held by such person, or if such contractor, home improvement contractor or home improvement services provider is not licensed, information stating such;   The violation or type of violation; and   The date and type of penalty imposed.     The posting made pursuant to subsection (a) shall be made within thirty (30) days of the board's action and shall be retained on the website until there is a three-year period from the date of the contractor's, home improvement contractor's or home improvement services provider's last discipline in which the contractor, home improvement contractor or home improvement services provider has not been disciplined by the board.   In addition to posting such information on its website, to the extent funds are available, the board shall conduct advertising campaigns to inform the public of this section as well as educating the public as to the identity of home improvement services providers who have been convicted of violations of § 39-14-154 and the status of such provider's license.
TN Code § 62-6-301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 3 - Tennessee Home Inspector License Act of 2005|§ 62-6-301. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Home Inspector License Act of 2005.”
TN Code § 62-6-303 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 3 - Tennessee Home Inspector License Act of 2005|§ 62-6-303. Powers and Duties of Commissioner — Advisory Committee —Restraining or Enjoining Violations — Jurisdiction

  The commissioner has the power and the duty to:  Administer and enforce this part;   Issue and renew licenses to home inspectors pursuant to this part;   Suspend, revoke or fail to renew the license of a home inspector;   Establish standards for the initial and continuing education of home inspectors, including prescribing the form and content of examinations to determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure;   Promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5;   Adopt and publish a code of ethics and standards of practice for home inspectors; and   Charge and collect fees, including license application and renewal fees, to be utilized to fund activities that may be necessary to carry out this part.     The commissioner may appoint a committee of licensed home inspectors with at least five (5) years experience in the field of home inspection to advise the commissioner with respect to any contemplated rulemaking under this section. The commissioner shall include at least one (1) member from each of the following:  The American Society of Home Inspectors;   The Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association;   The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors;   The National Association of Home Inspectors; and   The American Home Inspection Association.     The commissioner may seek relief at law or equity to restrain or enjoin any act or practice in violation of this part or of any rule promulgated under this part. Jurisdiction is conferred upon the chancery and circuit courts of this state to hear and determine such a suit. No bond shall be required for the prosecution of the suit or for the issuance of an injunction.
TN Code § 62-6-304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 3 - Tennessee Home Inspector License Act of 2005|§ 62-6-304. License Requirement

 It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to engage in or conduct or to advertise or claim to be engaging in or conducting the business or acting in the capacity of a home inspector as defined in this chapter, within this state, without first obtaining a home inspector license as provided in this part.
TN Code § 62-6-305 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 3 - Tennessee Home Inspector License Act of 2005|§ 62-6-305. Application for Licensure — Prerequisites and Qualifications

 Any person who applies for licensure as a home inspector must submit an application on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall be accompanied by the fee specified in § 62-6-303. Applicants for licensure shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant:   Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;   Has graduated from high school or earned a general education development (GED(R)) certificate;   Has not been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to perform competently and fully as a licensee;   Is not the subject of a disciplinary or enforcement action by another state or a local jurisdiction in connection with the performance of home inspections or the licensing or certification of home inspectors;   Has successfully completed ninety (90) hours of a commissioner-approved training program or course of study involving the performance of home inspections and the preparation of home inspection reports;   Has passed a commissioner-approved competency examination administered by the state or an entity selected by the state; and   Has obtained a certificate of insurance in an amount required by the commissioner for general liability as well as errors and omissions to cover all activities contemplated under this part.
TN Code § 62-6-306 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 3 - Tennessee Home Inspector License Act of 2005|§ 62-6-306. Issuance of License — Expiration — Roster of Licensees — Notification of Changes

  If the commissioner determines that an applicant meets the requirements of this part and is qualified for a home inspector license, the commissioner shall issue a license to the applicant that shall expire two (2) years following the date of issuance, unless revoked or suspended prior to the expiration date. The expiration date of the license shall appear on the license and no other notice of its expiration need be given to its holder. The commissioner shall maintain a roster, which shall be made available to the public, showing the name and place of business of each home inspector currently licensed. A licensee shall notify the commissioner immediately of any change of name, name under which the licensee conducts business or business address.   An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 76, part 1 of this title.
TN Code § 62-6-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-401. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004.”
TN Code § 62-6-402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-402. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Board” means the state board for licensing contractors pursuant to § 62-6-104;   “Fixtures” includes, but is not limited to, toilets, sinks, tubs, whirlpool tubs, hot tubs and any faucets or water supply lines used in conjunction with the fixtures;   “General maintenance work” means installing home appliances and making minor repairs to home appliances and kitchen and bathroom fixtures where the labor cost related to the installation or minor repairs does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500);   “Home appliances” means any appliance using water or connected to a water line, including, but not limited to, water heaters, dishwashers, garbage disposals, washers, icemakers and other similar appliances; provided, that the energy source is not changed from electric to gas or from gas to electric;   “Limited licensed plumber” means any person who performs any plumbing work that has a total cost of less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and who is required to be registered under this part; and   “Plumbing work” means the construction, alteration, repair, improvement, movement, demolition, putting up, tearing down or furnishing of labor to install material or equipment within any residential or commercial building of all piping, fixtures and appliances for the supply of gas, water, liquids or disposal of waste water or sewage; provided, that there is no intent to require licensure under this part for plumbing work performed outside a residential or commercial building, including, but not limited to, utility connections or irrigation systems.
TN Code § 62-6-403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-403. Construction

 Nothing in this part shall be construed to provide that a limited licensed plumber is a contractor. It is the intent of this part to provide that a limited licensed plumber is subject to the jurisdiction of the board solely for the purposes of licensure and disciplinary proceedings. No limited licensed plumber shall be authorized to use the appellation “contractor” or any other designation that gives or is designed to give the impression that a limited licensed plumber is a contractor unless the limited licensed plumber also holds a valid contractor's license issued by the board.
TN Code § 62-6-405 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-405. Rules and Regulations — Forms

  The board may promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, that it deems necessary to effectuate this part.   The board may also prescribe forms required for the administration of this part.
TN Code § 62-6-407 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-407. Hearing and Judicial Review of Contested Cases

 The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, part 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this part.
TN Code § 62-6-408 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-408. Fees

   The board shall prescribe fees for the application, examination, issuance, and renewal of licenses of limited licensed plumbers. The fees, together with the fees prescribed for limited licensed electricians pursuant to chapter 6, part 1 of this title, shall be in an amount that provides for the cost of administering the licensing and regulation of limited licensed plumbers and limited licensed electricians.   The fees collected by the board as described in subdivision (a)(1) shall be combined with fees collected for the licensing of limited licensed electricians, pursuant to chapter 6, part 1 of this title. These fees shall be used to defray expenses incurred in the administration of the licensing of limited licensed plumbers, pursuant to this part, and limited licensed electricians, pursuant to chapter 6, part 1 of this title.   Fees for limited licensed plumbers shall be adjusted as necessary to provide that the limited licensed electricians and plumbers fund is fiscally self-sufficient and that revenues from fees do not exceed necessary and required expenditures.   On July 1, 2015, all funds held by the state treasurer for the administration of the licensing of limited licensed plumbers shall be combined with all funds held for the administration of the licensing of limited licensed electricians, pursuant to chapter 6, part 1 of this title.     In no event shall the fee for an initial license exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) or fifty dollars ($50.00) for subsequent renewal of the license.
TN Code § 62-6-409 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-409. Violations — Refusal to Issue or Renew License — Revocation or Suspension of License — Civil Penalty

  The board may refuse to issue or renew a license and revoke or suspend the license of a limited licensed plumber for faulty plumbing workmanship as determined by the board or for gross negligence, incompetency, fraud, dishonest dealing or misconduct in performing plumbing work.   The board may refuse to issue or renew a license and revoke or suspend a license of any person for lack of expertise, submission of false evidence with regard to any application for license or renewal, conviction of a felony, or any other conduct that constitutes improper, fraudulent or dishonest dealing or any other violation of this part.   In addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, the board may assess a civil penalty against any limited licensed plumber or any person required to be licensed as a limited licensed plumber for each separate violation of this part.
TN Code § 62-6-410 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-410. Duplicate License

 A duplicate license to replace any license lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules and regulations of the board.
TN Code § 62-6-411 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-411. Expiration — Renewal — Fee for Delayed Renewal

  A license expires on the last day of the twenty-fourth month following its issuance or renewal and becomes invalid on that date unless renewed.   Renewal notices shall be mailed ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of the license. The renewal must be received by the board thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the license and shall be accompanied by a renewal fee.   It is the duty of the board to notify by mail every person licensed under this part of the date of expiration of the license and the amount of fee required for its renewal. The notice shall be mailed in accordance with this part.   The fee to be paid for the renewal of a license after the expiration date shall be increased ten percent (10%) for each month or fraction of a month that payment for renewal is delayed. The maximum fee for a delayed renewal shall not exceed twice the normal fee.   No limited licensed plumber shall be qualified to receive a renewal license when the limited licensed plumber has failed to comply with this part for a period of ninety (90) days; and in that event, the limited licensed plumber, in order to qualify under the law, shall make a new application as in the case of the issuance of the original license.
TN Code § 62-6-412 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-412. Violations

 Any person who engages or offers to engage in plumbing work without a license as required by this part or who violates this part or any rule or regulation duly promulgated under this part commits a Class A misdemeanor.
TN Code § 62-6-413 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-413. Inquiry Into Identity

 The board shall inquire into the identity of any person operating under this part and shall prosecute any person violating this part.
TN Code § 62-6-414 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-414. Injunctions — Incurred Expenses

  In order to secure the effective enforcement of this part, jurisdiction is conferred on the chancery courts of this state to grant injunctive relief against any person or legal entity undertaking to perform plumbing work in violation of this part.   Any expenses incurred, such as depositions, travel expenses or attorney fees required for the prosecution of the suit, shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses incurred by the board.
TN Code § 62-6-415 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-415. Bonds

 No person shall be required to post a bond or provide a financial statement in order to obtain a license as a limited licensed plumber.
TN Code § 62-6-416 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 4 - Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004|§ 62-6-416. Applicability

 This part does not apply to any county having a population, according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, of:   not less than  nor more than   7,600  7,700   7,900  7,970   11,300 11,368   11,700 11,800   12,369 12,450   16,500 16,575   17,900 18,000   22,200 22,300   25,450 25,550   29,400 29,450   31,100 31,200   32,300 32,500   34,800 34,900   39,900 40,000   43,100 43,200
TN Code § 62-6-502 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 5 - Home Improvement Contractors|§ 62-6-502. Prohibited Activities

  No person may engage in or transact any home improvement business, represent to the public as doing home improvement business or offer to transact any home improvement business in this state, except in compliance with the applicable provisions of this part. No person, whether subject to licensing by any law or otherwise, may engage in this state in any trade practice or other act that is prohibited by this part. Every person who willfully participates in a prohibited act or violation with knowledge of the prohibited act or violation is subject to the criminal penalty for the prohibited act or violation. This part may not be waived by agreement.    No person shall maintain, own, operate or transact a home improvement business unless a license is first obtained as prescribed  in this part.   An applicant for a home improvement contractor's license shall establish that the applicant is the real owner and possesses title to, or is entitled to, the possession of the establishment and will conduct, operate, engage in and transact a home improvement business.
TN Code § 62-6-503 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 5 - Home Improvement Contractors|§ 62-6-503. Local Licensing Prohibited — License Number Required for Permitting — Treble Damages

  No county or municipality of this state may require that any person obtain an additional authorization or license to transact a home improvement business in that county or city. Nothing contained in this subsection (a) prohibits counties, municipalities or metropolitan governments from requiring licenses for persons performing plumbing work, electrical work or gas and mechanical work.   A license issued pursuant to this part may not be construed to authorize the licensee to perform any particular type of work or kind of business that is reserved to qualified licensees under separate state or local law.   Nothing in this part may be construed to limit or restrict the power of a municipality or county to regulate the quality, performance or character of work of home improvement contractors, including a system of permits and inspections that are designed to secure compliance with and aid in the enforcement of applicable state and local building laws or to enforce other laws necessary for the protection of the public health and safety. Nothing in this part limits the power of a municipality or county to adopt any system of permits requiring submission to and approval by the municipality or county of plans and specifications for an installation prior to the commencement of construction of the installation or of inspection of work done; provided, that nothing in this section may be construed as authorizing a municipality or county to enact ordinances or regulations relating to the qualifications necessary to engage in the home improvement business. Nothing contained in this section prohibits counties, municipalities or metropolitan governments from requiring licenses for persons performing plumbing work, electrical work or gas and mechanical work.   Except for a permit for any home improvement work to be performed by the owner of property, a municipality or county may not issue a permit for any home improvement work unless the permit lists each contractor's home improvement license number.   Any person subject to this part who engages in construction or the home improvement business without a license shall, in any tort action arising out of the construction or home improvement business, be subject to the awarding of treble damages.
TN Code § 62-6-504 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 5 - Home Improvement Contractors|§ 62-6-504. Licensing Fees

  No license may be issued or become effective until the applicant pays all required fees as set by the board for licensing contractors. The biennial license fee shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250).   The fee for issuing a duplicate license for one lost, destroyed or mutilated shall be set by the board.   The fee for copies of documents on file in the commissioner's office is two dollars ($2.00) per page.
TN Code § 62-6-505 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 5 - Home Improvement Contractors|§ 62-6-505. Exemption From Licensing Requirements

  No home improvement contractor's license may be required of any person when acting in the particular capacity or particular type of transaction set forth in this section:  An individual who performs labor or services for a home improvement contractor or subcontractor for wages or salary;   A plumber, electrician, architect or any other person who is required by state or local law to attain standards of competency or experience as a prerequisite to engaging in a craft or profession, and who is acting exclusively within the scope of the craft or profession for which the person is currently licensed pursuant to such other law. The installation of central heating or air conditioning systems by such a person shall be deemed within the scope of the person's craft or profession;   Any retail clerk, clerical employee, salesperson or other employee of a licensed home improvement contractor;   Any residential or commercial contractor who holds a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter and is engaged in contracting within the terms and conditions of the license; or   An interior designer performing services as set forth in § 62-6-501(4)(B)(vii).     A homeowner may secure a permit without a state license to do any improvements on the homeowner's own properties; however, in so doing, the homeowner shall have no claim to the fund.