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SENATE APPROVES ERICKSON BILL TO ESTABLISH STATE LICENSING OF PLUMBING CONTRACTORS - (5/6/2010)
SENATE APPROVES ERICKSON BILL TO ESTABLISH
STATE LICENSING OF PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
HARRISBURG -- The state Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Ted Erickson (R-26) to establish state licensing of plumbing contractors.
Under SB288, a State Board of Plumbing Contractors would be created to issue licenses, develop regulations, and administer the provisions of the law.
"SB288 would establish minimum standards that individuals who provide plumbing services must meet," said Erickson. "The bill's primary purpose is to protect the public health. At the same time, it will make reciprocity with other states that license plumbers a simple matter."
The bill is supported by the Pennsylvania Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors as well as local plumbing unions. The costs of implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions would be covered by the fees set by the Board, as well as the fines and penalties deposited into a restricted account.
SB288 will be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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