LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LICENSING EXEMPTION
House Bill 6136
Sponsor: Rep. Wayne Kuipers
Committee: Regulatory Reform
Complete to 10-22-02
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6136 AS INTRODUCED 5-28-02
Under the Occupational Code, a person must be licensed as a residential builder or as a residential maintenance and alteration contractor to perform most types of construction work for compensation, except under certain limited circumstances. House Bill 6136 would provide an exemption from both licensing requirements for a person who does any of the following:
· Installs concrete or clay pavers, bricks, wood, plastic, aggregates, polyesters, blocks, or natural or artificial stone for commercial or residential walkways, driveways, retaining or decorative walls, terraces, gazebos, arbors, lattice, seawalls, or planters.
· Constructs planter or other walls not exceeding 24 inches above grade, where mortar, concrete, or adhesive is not used.
· Constructs freestanding improvements or structures not attached to a building, home, garage, office building, or swimming pool.
MCL 339.2401 and 339.2404
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.