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AK HB206

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Talerico

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 08.18.161 to clarify that low-voltage projects (56 volts or less) with aggregate contract prices under $10,000 are exempt from contractor licensing requirements, with exceptions for work that is part of larger operations or divided contracts to evade the chapter.

  • Requires contractors performing low-voltage work priced at $2,500 or more under the exemption to maintain public liability and property damage insurance with coverage amounts specified in AS 08.18.101.

  • Amends AS 08.40.190(b) to add exemption from electrical administrator requirements for installation, maintenance, and repair of low-voltage telecommunications, broadband transmission, and video services, where "low voltage" means 56 volts or less.

  • Updates language in existing exemptions from "upon" to "on" in two locations regarding commercial property maintenance and rural construction work.

Legislative Description

Exemption: Contractors, Electrical Admin.

Contractors

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): KOPP

7/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Energy3/31/2017

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