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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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BILL NUMBER:S361
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to establishing voluntary licensing of master plumbers
Purpose
Enactment of this legislation would supersede the licensure of master plumbers by municipalities in New York State.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the general business law is amended by adding a new article 28-F implementing the licensing of master plumbers.
Section 491 would delineate the definitions used under this statute.
Section 491-a authorizes the issuance of a license for master plumbers which would permit such individual to practice anywhere within New York State, subsequent to the individual passing an examination established by the board created for such a purpose.
Section 491-b creates a board of examiners within the department for master plumbers It further establishes the members of such board, the responsibilities placed on members of the board, fees for licenses, and compensation and expenses for the board.
Section 2 enacts such law 180 days after it shall have become a law.
Existing law
Plumbers are not required to be licensed by New York State.
Justification
Many plumbers working in New York State are often subject to municipal licensure, including numerous fees and varying levels of expertise. Once a master plumber was to submit to this voluntary state licensure, they would be removed from the burden of licensing within such municipalities.
Legislative history
2007-08: Referred to Consumer Protection 2009-10: S.1971/A.7477 - Referred to Consumer Protection 2011-12: S.3106 - Referred to Consumer Protection
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
180 days after it shall have become law.
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