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MS HB1555

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Construction contractors holding a valid certificate of responsibility or residential builder license in Mississippi must disclose in writing to the property owner at the time of signing a contract whether they carry general liability insurance
  • The written disclosure must be placed immediately before the signature line in the contract, in boldfaced and conspicuous type larger than the remaining contract text
  • The State Board of Contractors is responsible for determining the specific structure and composition of the required disclosure
  • Amends two sections of Mississippi Code (31-3-13 and 73-59-11), applying the requirement to both general contractors and residential builders/remodelers
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010; passed as sent to the Governor during the 2010 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Construction contractors; require disclosure regarding general liability insurance.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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