Substitute House Bill No. 7299 Summary

• Expands enforcement procedures for violations of over 300 consumer protection statutes by establishing consistent violation-handling requirements and penalties effective October 1, 2019

• Modifies contractor licensing requirements to penalize contractors failing to display state license numbers on commercial vehicles and advertisements (up to $500 per violation, but no fine for first offense)

• Updates food warehouse and bakery licensing from certificate of registration to license system, with expanded inspection requirements and design standards, effective October 1, 2019

• Adds definitions and establishes regulatory framework for new trades including solar electricity work, gas hearth product work, millwright work, inspection, and testing services under contractor licensing

• Modifies community association manager regulations to allow trainee positions (up to 6 months), define support staff roles, require 16 hours of continuing education for renewal, and establish $500-$1,000 civil penalties for violations