Substitute Bill No. 6683 Summary

• Repeals and replaces Section 29-402 governing demolition licensing, requiring persons engaged in building demolition to obtain a license from the Department of Administrative Services, effective July 1, 2023.

• Sets licensing fees at $440 for initial Class B licenses and $940 for Class A licenses, with annual renewal fees of $250 and $750 respectively.

• Exempts single-family residence demolition by owners from licensing requirements (previously applied to single-family residences and outbuildings), now applies only to outbuildings not exceeding 30 feet in height with adequate clearance from other structures.

• Establishes a nine-member task force to study when electric distribution companies should notify fire departments of power outages to promote public safety, composed of representatives from utility companies, fire departments, municipal governments, and state agencies.

• Requires the task force to submit findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on public safety and security by January 1, 2024, at which time the task force terminates.