§ 5509. Requirements of registrants
§ 5509. Requirements of registrants (a) Insurance. A person registered under this chapter shall maintain minimum liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 aggregate, evidence of which may be required as a precondition to issuance or renewal of a registration. (b) Writing. (1) A person registered under this chapter shall […]
§ 5510. Prohibitions and remedies
§ 5510. Prohibitions and remedies (a) A person who does not register as required pursuant to this chapter may be subject to an injunction or a civil penalty, or both, for unauthorized practice as provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127(b). (b) The Office of Professional Regulation may discipline a registrant or certificant for unprofessional conduct […]
§ 5506. Advisors
§ 5506. Advisors (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint two persons pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 129b to serve as advisors in matters relating to residential contractors and construction. (b) To be eligible to serve, an advisor shall: (1) register under this chapter; (2) have at least three years’ experience in residential construction immediately […]
§ 5507. Fees
§ 5507. Fees A person regulated under this chapter shall pay the following fees at initial application and biennial renewal: (1) Registration, individual: $75.00. (2) Registration, business organization: $250.00. (3) State certifications: $75.00 for a first certification and $25.00 for each additional certification. (Added 2021, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, eff. July 1, 2022.)
§ 5508. Eligibility
§ 5508. Eligibility To be eligible for registration, the Director of Professional Regulation shall find that the applicant is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable State law and has satisfied any judgment order related to the provision of professional services to a homeowner. (Added 2021, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, […]
§ 5501. Registration required
§ 5501. Registration required (a) A person shall register with the Office of Professional Regulation prior to contracting with a homeowner to perform residential construction in exchange for consideration of more than $10,000.00, including labor and materials. (b) Unless otherwise exempt under section 5502 of this title, as used in this chapter, “residential construction” means […]
§ 5502. Exemptions
§ 5502. Exemptions This chapter does not apply to: (1) an employee acting within the scope of his or her employment for a business organization registered under this chapter; (2)(A) a professional engineer, licensed architect, or a tradesperson licensed, registered, or certified by the Department of Public Safety acting within the scope of his or […]
§ 5503. Mandatory registration and voluntary certification distinguished
§ 5503. Mandatory registration and voluntary certification distinguished (a)(1) The system of mandatory registration established by this chapter is intended to protect against fraud, deception, breach of contract, and violations of law but is not intended to establish standards for professional qualifications or workmanship that is otherwise lawful. (2) The provisions of 3 V.S.A. § […]
§ 5505. Duties of the Director
§ 5505. Duties of the Director (a) The Director of Professional Regulation shall: (1) provide information to the public concerning registration, certification, appeal procedures, and complaint procedures; (2) administer fees established under this chapter; (3) receive applications for registration or certification; issue registrations and certifications to applicants qualified under this chapter; deny or renew registrations […]