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MS HB1224
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Oscar Denton
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AI Summary
- Allows licensed home inspectors to perform inspection services on new construction for a fee without first obtaining a residential home builders license from the Mississippi Board of Contractors
- Removes the requirement for home inspectors to obtain certification from the Southern Building Code Congress or other national professional code organizations to inspect new construction
- Maintains existing penalties for unlicensed home inspector activity (up to $1,000 for first offense, up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses)
- Preserves the prohibition on licensed home inspectors performing repairs on residential buildings as part of or resulting from inspections
- Effective July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Home inspectors; authorize to perform home inspections on new construction without having residential home builders license.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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