RULES AND REGULATIONS

CHAPTER ONE. GENERAL PROVISIONS

§101. Contractor’s Recordkeeping

A. It shall be the responsibility of each licensed contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor,
mechanical contractor, and electrical contractor to maintain adequate records at all times to show compliance with the licensure
requirements of all subcontracts and subcontractors. Such records shall be made available to the board’s inspectors at all
reasonable times. The failure to maintain adequate records or the failure to furnish copies of such records within 72 hours notice
thereof shall constitute a violation of this rule.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:135 (March 1982), amended LR 12:761 (November 1986), amended by the Department of Economic
Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 16:601 (July 1990), LR 19:1125 (September 1993), amended by the Office of
the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:149 (January 2012).

§103. Disassociation of a Qualifying Party

A. When a qualifying party terminates his or her employment or association with the licensee, the licensee must notify the
board in writing within 30 days of the disassociation. Failure by the licensee to cause a new person to qualify as its qualifying
party within 60 days of the disassociation will subject the licensee to suspension or revocation of the license.
B. Failure to notify the board of the disassociation of a qualifying party constitutes a violation pursuant to R.S. 37:2158.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
19:1126 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:149 (January 2012).

§105. Report of Changes

A. A licensee shall notify the board in writing of any change to the following information and shall provide any and all
documentation and fees required by the board within 15 days after such change:
1. the licensee’s type of business structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, etc.);
2. the licensee’s business address;
3. the licensee’s name;
4. the identity or address of the licensee’s registered agent;
5. the identity, address, or ownership percentage of each shareholder;
6. the identity of each officer and the office held;
7. the identity or address of each partner; and
8. the identity or address of each member.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:149 (January
2012).

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§107. Enforcement of Act and Rules

A. The board, pursuant to R.S. 37:2158 and R.S. 37:2161, may bring suit to enjoin violations of this act and the executive
director and/or his designated agent and/or the legal counsel for the board is hereby authorized to institute such suit on behalf of
the board and to sign the verification of the petition for injunction and to do all things necessary in connection with the
institution of such legal proceedings when so directed by the board.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
19:1126 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:149 (January 2012).

§109. Name

A. Each contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, and electrical
contractor shall bid, contract for, and perform work in the name which appears on the official records of the state Licensing Board
for Contractors for the current license.
B. If a licensed contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical
contractor assigns a contract, or any portion of a contract for which a license is required to another contractor, residential
building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor, the person or firm to which it
is assigned and who performs the work must possess the proper current license. No unlicensed contractor shall be permitted to
assign a contract, or any portion or a contract, in an amount for which a license is required to a licensed contractor, residential
building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor in circumvention of the
Contractors Licensing Law.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
19:1126 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:149 (January 2012).

§110. Reliance upon Exemption

A. Any contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical
contractor relying on an exemption when bidding shall state such exemption pursuant to R.S. 37:2163(A)(2).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:149 (January 2012).

§111. Correction without Complaint

A. If a possible violation is known to the board, the board may correct it or take appropriate action without formal complaint.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974,
amended and promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
38:149 (January 2012).

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§113. Maintenance of Skills

A. As provided by R.S. 37:2150 after granting said license, the licensee shall at all times show its ability to serve the public
economically, expediently and properly; shall possess the necessary qualifications of responsibility, skill, experience and integrity
so that the licensee will not tear down standards of construction established within the industry, and shall continue to maintain
the qualifications established in R.S. 37:2156.1.
B. A residential building contractor shall be required to complete a minimum of six hours of continuing education annually by
a board approved provider. Proof of compliance with this requirement shall be filed with the board annually in the format
required by the board, as a condition for the maintenance and/or renewal of the license. A contractor who holds a valid, current
commercial license in the major classifications of: building construction; highway, street and bridge construction; heavy
construction; or municipal and public works construction, shall be deemed to have fulfilled this requirement.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:150 (January
2012), LR 40:2574 (December 2014).

§115. Bankruptcy

A. It shall be the responsibility of any licensed contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor,
mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor who, voluntarily or involuntarily, is subjected to any provision of the laws of
bankruptcy, to notify this board immediately and to make available to this board any and all information pertinent thereto.
B. Any licensed contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical
contractor who is ordered by a competent court to cease operations or whose operations are closed due to operation of any law,
shall notify this board immediately and make available to this board any and all information pertinent thereto.
C. If any licensed contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, or
electrical contractor is ordered by a competent court to pay a final and executory judgment awarded against him in the operation
of his business, for charges for labor, material, breach of contract, etc., and fails to pay said judgment immediately upon its
becoming final and executory, a hearing may be scheduled by the board for the purpose of disciplining the licensee in accordance
with La. R.S. 37:2150, et seq.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:138 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
19:1126 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:150 (January 2012).

§117. Major Classification

A. Any contractor possessing a major classification is permitted to bid or perform any of the specialty type work listed under
its respective major classification in R.S. 37:2156.2 or any other work that might not be listed which is directly related to the
major classification it may hold as long as it is not prohibited by any rule, except as provided in R.S. 37:2156.2(A)(IX)(B), (C), and
(D).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2164.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 11:340 (April 1985),
amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 19:1126 (September 1993),
amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:149 (January 2012).

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§119. Construction Management

A. Any person, company or entity who undertakes, attempts to, or submits a price or bid or offer to perform work in
construction management or program management whose scope of authority and responsibility includes supervision, oversight,
direction, or in any manner assuming charge of the construction services provided to an owner by a contractor or contractors in
excess of $50,000 must possess a license from this board in the major classification of building construction or heavy construction
or highway, street, and bridge construction or municipal and public works construction. Any licensed contractor with any of these
major classifications shall be able to bid and perform any such project specified for construction and/or program management
within the scope of the classification(s) they hold. If a program manager whose scope of authority and responsibilities does not
include any of the above stated tasks, and who does not subcontract actual construction work, that program manager does not
need a contractor’s license.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 41:536 (March 2015).

CHAPTER THREE. LICENSE

§301. Requirements

A. All applications for a license or registration shall contain the information required on the forms which are available at the
offices of the State Licensing Board for Contractors, 2525 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Each application shall be time
dated when received. Licensure may occur once the following minimum conditions are met:
1. the application is complete, including the required financial statement, references, and federal employer
identification number;
2. all applicable fees, fines, or other sums due to the board are paid in full;
3. all examination requirements have been met; and
4. approval by the board.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 1:401 (September 1975), amended LR 3:11 (January 1977), LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Department
of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 16:602 (July 1990), amended by the Office of the Governor,
Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:150 (January 2012).

§307. Ownership of License

A. The license for which a person becomes the qualifying party belongs to the licensee, as: a corporate license belongs to the
corporation; a partnership license belongs to the partnership; a limited liability company license belongs to the limited liability
company, etc.; and an individual license belongs to the individual, regardless of the status of the qualifying party of the entity.
B. A domestic business entity licensed or registered by the board as a limited liability company, business corporation,
partnership in commendam, or partnership, that converts under the provision of R.S. 12:1601 et seq., or is a surviving entity
following a merger pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 368(a)(1)(f) where ownership of the entity does not change, shall be recognized by the
board without having to file a new application for a license or registration. However, prior to updating a license or registration of
the converted entity or surviving entity, the converted entity or surviving entity must furnish the following information to the
board:
1. a copy of the conversion application or act of merger filed with the Secretary of State;
2. a copy of the certificate of conversion or certificate of merger issued by the Secretary of State;
3. the current license or registration issued by the board;

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 4. a copy of the revised certificate(s) of insurance in the new name of the converted entity or surviving entity for any
coverage required for the issuance of the updated license or registration;
5. any revised contract or other agreement required for the issuance of the license or registration in the name of the
converted entity or surviving entity.
C. An updated license or registration issued pursuant to Subsection B of this Section shall have an effective date retroactive
to the effective date of the conversion as stated on the certificate of conversion, or the merger as stated on the certificate of
merger.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153 and R.S. 12:1308.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:136 (March 1982), ), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:150
(January 2012), LR 40:2575 (December 2014).

§309. Application of Subsidiary

A. Any application for a license for a subsidiary shall be considered as a new application and subject to all laws and rules and
regulations governing same.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2154.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:151 (January
2012).

§311. Reciprocity

A. Any applicant applying for a license who desires that any portion of the law regarding time limitations or trade
examinations be waived shall cause the applicable licensing board of its domiciliary state to certify in writing that such board shall
grant a Louisiana domiciliary that same waiver of such laws in that state.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 16:602
(July 1990), amended LR 19:1126 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
38:151 (January 2012).

§315. License Revocation and Suspension

A. Any person, firm or corporation duly licensed under the provision of R.S. 37:2150 et seq., who violates any provisions of
the said Louisiana Contractors Licensing Law or any rule or regulation of the board may, after due and proper hearing, have its
license suspended or revoked by this board. Prior to the board’s action on suspension or revocation of licenses as aforesaid, the
licensee shall be given a hearing in accordance with §701 of these Rules.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 8:138 (March 1982),
amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 19:1126 (September 1993),
amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:151 (January 2012).

§317. Approval Withheld

A. In any instance where approval of an application has been withheld under the terms of R.S. 37:2156(D), the applicant shall
have the right to apply to the board for a hearing following which the board may continue to withhold approval or grant its
approval at its discretion.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153 and R.S. 37:2157(D).
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 HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 8:138 (March 1982),
amended LR 11:341 (April 1985), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:151 (January
2012).

§319. Solar Energy Equipment

A. Contractors applying for the classification of solar energy equipment, must, in addition to all other application or licensing
requirements, meet the following requirements prior to issuance of this classification:
1. hold one or more of the following major classifications:
a. building construction;
b. electrical work;
c. mechanical work;
d. residential building contractor;
2. complete training in the design of solar energy equipment by an entity and course approved by the board;
3. pass a written examination approved by the Licensing Board for Contractors on the installation and maintenance of
solar energy equipment.
a. Any contractor licensed by the state Licensing Board as of August 1, 2014, holding the major classification of
building construction, electrical work (statewide) and/or mechanical work (statewide) shall be deemed to have met this
examination requirement.
b. An applicant who holds a current solar pv installer certification for solar electric systems or a current solar heating
installer certification for solar thermal hot water systems issued by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
shall be deemed to have met both this examination requirement and the training requirement in §1115.A.2.
B. Any work performed to connect wiring or hookups for any photovoltaic panel or system wherein the panel or system is of a
value, including labor, materials, rentals, and all direct and indirect project expenses of $10,000 or more shall be performed only
by a contractor or subcontractor who holds the classification of electrical work or who may perform electrical work under the
provisions of R.S. 37:2156.2(IX)(B).
C. Any work performed to connect piping or equipment for any solar thermal system wherein the system is of a value,
including labor, materials, rentals, and all direct and indirect project expenses of $10,000 or more shall be performed only by a
contractor or subcontractor who holds the classification of mechanical work or who may perform mechanical work under the
provisions of R.S. 37:2156.2(IX)(B).
D. Entities engaging in the business of selling or leasing solar energy equipment wherein such entities enter into agreements
for installing, servicing, or monitoring solar energy equipment, including entities engaged in the business of arranging
agreements for the lease or sale of solar energy systems or acquiring customers for financing entities, must possess a state
contractor’s license with the classification of solar energy equipment.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2156.3.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 40:2575 (December 2014).

§321. Licensure for Individuals with Military Training and Experience, and Military Spouses
A. The board shall issue a license or registration to a military-trained applicant to allow the applicant to lawfully act as a
contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, electrical contractor in this
state if, upon application to the board, the applicant satisfies all of the following conditions:
1. has completed a military program of training, been awarded a military occupational specialty, and performed in that
specialty, and performed in that specialty at a level that is substantially equivalent to or exceeds the requirements for licensure or
registration as a contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical
contractor in this state;
2. has engaged in the active practice of contracting in the classification or subclassification for which a license or
registration is sought;

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 3. has not been disciplined in any jurisdiction for an act that would have constituted grounds for refusal, suspension, or
revocation of a contractor’s license or registration in this state at the time the act was committed.
B. The board shall issue a license or registration to a military trained applicant, if, upon application to the board, the applicant
holds a current license, certification, or registration from another jurisdiction and that jurisdiction’s requirements for licensure,
certification, or registration are substantially equivalent to or exceed the requirements for licensure or registration in this state.
C. The board shall issue a license or registration to a military spouse to allow the military spouse to act as a contractor in this
state if, upon application to the board, the military spouse satisfies all of the following conditions:

1. holds a current license, certification, or registration from another jurisdiction, and that jurisdiction’s requirements for
licensure, certification or registration are substantially equivalent to or exceed the requirements for licensure or registration in
this state;
2. can demonstrate competency to act as a contractor through methods determined by the board such as, but not
limited to, having completed continuing education units or having had recent experience in the classification or subclassification
for which a license or registration is being sought;
3. has not been disciplined in any jurisdiction for an act that would have constituted grounds for refusal, suspension, or
revocation of a license or registration to act as a contactor in this state at the time the act was committed;
4. is in good standing and has not been disciplined by the agency that issued the license, certification, or permit.
D. The board shall issue a temporary practice permit to a military-trained applicant or military spouse licensed, certified, or
registered in another jurisdiction while the military-trained applicant or military spouse is satisfying the requirements for
licensure or registration, if that jurisdiction has licensure, certification, or registration standards substantially equivalent to the
standards for licensure or registration in this state. The military-trained applicant or military spouse may practice under the
temporary permit until a license or registration is granted, or until a notice to deny a license or registration is issued in
accordance with §701.
E. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any applicant receiving a dishonorable discharge or a military spouse
whose spouse received a dishonorable discharge.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2156.3.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 40:2575 (December 2014).

CHAPTER FIVE. EXAMINATION

§501. Qualifying Party

A. Any licensee may have more than one qualifying party. Nothing in the law is to be construed so as to prohibit a licensee
from having more than one qualifying party per trade.
B. If a qualifying party for a particular trade discontinues employment with a licensee, the licensee will still have a valid
license and may bid on jobs in that trade classification, but the licensee must have a qualifying party before commencing work on
a new job.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:136 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
19:1127 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:151 (January 2012).

§503. Authorized to Take Examination

A.1. The qualifying party or parties authorized to take the examination are:
a. a sole proprietor or spouse of a sole proprietor (individual);

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 b. any partner (partnership);
c. any original stockholder or incorporator (corporation);
d. any original member (limited liability company);
e. any employee of said applicant who has been in full-time employment for 120 consecutive days immediately
preceding the examination.
2.The employee shall be prepared to execute an affidavit furnished by the board at the time he takes the examination giving
his length of employment and social security number. The employee shall be prepared to show evidence of eligibility by
furnishing evidence of employment for the four preceding months. The evidence of employment should demonstrate that the
employee received an average gross income for the preceding 120 consecutive days at least equal to the federal minimum wage
for the number of hours worked, that the employee worked an average of at least 32 hours per week for the preceding 120-day
period, and that each payroll check in said period was negotiated within 30 days of the end of the pay period. Further, the
employee must demonstrate that he meets the criteria to be classified as an employee as defined by the Internal Revenue
Service. All such evidence must be submitted in a verifiable format, through records acceptable to the board.
B. No person qualifying as an employee shall be allowed to be the qualifying party for more than one company and two
subsidiaries. If more than two subsidiaries are formed or acquired by a parent company, a separate qualifying party shall be
registered with the board for each two additional subsidiary companies. Under no circumstances may an individual qualifying as
an employee be the qualifying party for more than three such related entities, or for more than one unrelated entity.
C. An employee who has not been in full-time employment for 120 consecutive days immediately preceding the application
due to an absence resulting from deployment in active military service may be considered as a full-time employee if the
employee has been re-employed in accordance with R.S. 29:410 and, considering the employee’s period of employment
immediately preceding the absence resulting from deployment in active military service, the employee otherwise satisfies the
requirement of full-time employment.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153(A).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:136 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors,
LR 19:1127 (September 1993), LR 23:1495 (November 1997), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for
Contractors, LR 38:151 (January 2012).

§505. Additional Classifications

A. A licensed contractor may add additional classifications to his license at any time provided:
1. the request for additional classification(s) is in writing;
2. a completed and notarized qualifying party application form is submitted pursuant to R.S. 37:2156.1(D)(1);
3. the required additional fees are paid and the qualifying party successfully passes the examination;
4. additions or changes to an existing license shall become effective after completion of the above requirements and
upon board approval at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:136 (March 1982), amended LR 11:341 (April 1985), LR 12:760 (November 1986), amended by the Department
of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 16:602 (July 1990), LR 19:1127 (September 1993), amended by the
Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:152 (January 2012).

§507. Applicants

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, all initial applicants shall be required to take and successfully pass the business and
law portion of the board’s examination and the trade portion where there exists an examination for same.

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 B. The qualifying party shall submit his application, with all supporting documentation for approval. The qualifying party shall
list all prior affiliations with a licensed contractor(s) and shall disclose whether or not any sanctions have been levied against such
contractor(s). The qualifying party shall also state his and/or the contractor’s involvement in such sanctions.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:136 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
16:602 (July 1990), LR 19:1127 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
38:152 (January 2012), LR 40:2576 (December 2014).

§509. Exemption from Examination

A. A contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor who is a subsidiary of a
currently licensed contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor or electrical contractor and who is making
application for a license in the same classification(s) as that of the currently licensed contractor, residential building contractor,
mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor shall not be required to take an examination on the subject for which said
subsidiary contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor is seeking a license, with the
approval of the board, provided that the holders of a majority of the stock in the subsidiary contractor, residential building
contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor are the same as the holders of the majority of stock in the currently
licensed contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor, and further provided that the
individual who was designated as the qualifying party at the time a license was originally issued to the currently licensed
contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor remains in the employ of the currently
licensed contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor at the time of application for
license by the subsidiary contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor.

B. A qualifying party may be exempt from taking another examination for the same classification for which he has previously
taken and passed.
C. Pursuant to R.S. 37:2156.1(M), any applicant seeking an exemption from the examination required for a mechanical
contractor or electrical contractor license on the basis that it has worked in the mechanical or electrical construction industry
must submit the following documentation:
1. proof that it holds either a mechanical or an electrical contractor’s license issued prior to July 1, 2008 by a local
municipality, after having passed an examination administered or written by a national testing company approved by the board;
or
2. five original building permits, issued within the last three years, proving that it has actually been engaged in either the
mechanical or electrical construction building industry prior to July 1, 2008. If the permit does not specify the entity or person
performing the mechanical or electrical work, then additional documentation will be required to verify that the applicant actually
performed the mechanical or electrical work under the permit, including but not limited to: a job proposal, contract, invoice or
receipts, a signed punch list, certification of completion by the owner, and proof of payment by the owner or general contractor;
or
3. proof that it has completed six mechanical or electrical construction projects within the ten-year period prior to July 1,
2008, or has constructed one such project for another person within the five-year period prior to July 1, 2008. Evidence for each
job shall include, but not be limited to, a combination of at least three of the following:
a. a job proposal, contract, invoice or receipts, a signed punch list, certification of completion by the owner, proof of
payment by the owner or general contractor, permit applications; and

b. evidence that the applicant operated as a business at the time of each job, including but not limited to, copies of such
items as tax documents showing business income from such work, a local occupational license, a local mechanical license,
receipts from material supply dealers showing that the applicant purchased sufficient materials for the work performed, state
and/or federal tax identification numbers, certificates of good standing from the Secretary of State, and similar business
documentation;
c. at least one project for which sufficient proof is provided must have been in the amount of $10,000 or more.

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 D. No applicant may be exempted from the required examinations pursuant to R.S. 37:2156.1(M) for more than three
parishes.
E. Proof of plumbing work, including a plumbing license or permit, will be insufficient to exempt an applicant from the
examination required for a mechanical contractor’s license.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:136 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
16:602 (July 1990), LR 19:1127 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
38:153 (January 2012), LR 40:2576 (December 2014).

§511. No Written Examination Given

A. Applicants requesting a specialty class where there is no written examination shall be examined by the board on the
experience shown on his application.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:153 (January
2012).

§513. Cheating

A. Anyone found using unauthorized code books, text books, pagers, beepers, cellular telephones, tape recorders, radio
transmitters, portable scanning devices, cameras, portable photocopy machines, reference materials, notes, blank writing or note
paper, or any other aid or electronic device not specifically provided by the Examination Section for the purpose of examination
administration shall have his or her examination confiscated, the exam results invalidated, and shall have his or her name placed
on the agenda for the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting for consideration and appropriate action. Failure to appear
before the board shall result in the imposition of a one year waiting period before the applicant may retake the examination(s).

B. It is the policy of the board that the specific contents of its examinations are considered to be proprietary and confidential.
Anyone found in possession of examination questions, answers, or drawings in whole or in part shall have his or her examination
confiscated, the exam results invalidated, shall be barred from taking any other examination, and shall not be eligible to become
a qualifying party for the licensee for a period of one year.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 21:1214
(November 1995), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:153 (January 2012).

§515. Examination Scheduling

A. A qualifying party candidate who has been approved to take an examination shall be given a means to register and
schedule the examination.
B. A candidate who fails to appear on the scheduled examination date and time shall forfeit his or her examination fee and be
required to submit a new examination fee before a new examination date will be scheduled.
C. A candidate who fails an examination may schedule an additional attempt 30 days or more after the date on which he or
she failed an examination.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, State Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
21:1214 (November 1995), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:153 (January 2012), LR
40:2576 (December 2014).

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§517. Examination Administration Procedures

A. Administrative check-in procedures begin one-half hour before the examinations begin. Candidates must report to the
testing center for processing at least 15 minutes prior to the examination’s starting time. Any candidate reporting after the 15-
minute reporting time may not be allowed admittance to the examination room. Every candidate must present acceptable
government-issued photographic identification to be admitted to the examination room.
B. Personal items (e.g., telephones, pagers, calculators, purses, briefcases, etc.) shall not be allowed in the testing room. A
candidate shall not have access to these items during examination administration.
C. A candidate wearing bulky clothing or attire which would facilitate concealment of prohibited materials shall be requested
to leave said clothing or attire outside the examination room or to remove it and place it in the front of the examination room.
Failure to remove the article shall constitute permission to search for contraband materials, or a cancellation of his or her
scheduled examination, at the option of the candidate.
D. All examination activities are subject to being filmed, recorded, or monitored.
E. A candidate taking an examination shall not be allowed access to telephones or other communication devices during the
course of the examination.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 21:1214
(November 1995), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:153 (January 2012), LR 40:2576
(December 2014).

§519. Test Item Challenges

A. A candidate who believes that an individual test item may not have a correct answer or may have more than one correct
answer shall be afforded an opportunity to challenge the test item. The candidate shall record his or her comments in writing on
a form supplied by the test monitor at the candidate’s request during the examination. Comments will not be accepted at any
other time. Comments should provide a detailed explanation as to why the candidate feels the item is incorrect. General
comments (e.g., “This item is wrong.”) will not be investigated.
B. Examination comments shall be reviewed.
C. If a test item comment is deemed to be valid, the director of the Examinations and Assessment Section shall have the
authority to change a grade based upon test item comment(s).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 21:1214
(November 1995), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:153 (January 2012), LR 40:2576
(December 2014).

§521. Examination Reviews Prohibited

A. Examinations may not be reviewed.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 21:1215
(November 1995), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:154 (January 2012).

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 CHAPTER SEVEN. HEARINGS; MEETINGS

§701. Hearings

A. Hearings may be conducted by the board’s legal counsel at regular or special meetings whenever deemed necessary and
special hearing officers may be hired at the board’s discretion. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative
Procedure Act.
B. Written notice shall be given to all parties at least five days prior to such hearings or special meetings. The board members
shall be notified at least three days prior to such hearings or special meetings. The notice shall include the time, place and
purpose of the hearing or special meeting and may be held at any place within the state.
C. Confirmation of the written notice required by this Section may be proved by any one of the following:
1. a signed return receipt of certified or registered mail, confirming delivery and receipt of the required notice;
2. a signed confirmation by a board employee that actual physical delivery was made to the contractor, or left at the
address on file with the board for that contractor;
3. a confirmation of facsimile transmission, if the contractor has provided the board with a facsimile number in documents
on file with the board;
4. a copy of notice by electronic transmission, if the contractor has provided the board with an electronic address in
documents on file with the board;
5. a printed electronic confirmation of delivery and/or confirmation of signature from the U.S. Postal Service;
6. a written, electronic, or facsimile response to the notice or subpoena provided therewith, from the contractor or its
representative; or
7. appearance by the contractor or its authorized representative at the hearing.
D. As authorized by R.S. 49:962, the board may hear and decide petitions for declaratory orders and rulings as to the
applicability of any statutory authority or of any rule or order of the board. Such orders and rulings shall have the same status as
board decisions or orders in adjudicated cases.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 4:69 (March 1978), LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing
Board for Contractors, LR 19:1127 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
38:154 (January 2012).

§703. Disqualification or Debarment by Any Public Entity

A. Pursuant to the requirements of R.S. 37:2158(B), a public entity which disqualifies any person or licensee pursuant to R.S.
38:2212(J) must provide the board with written notification thereof within 30 days of the date of such disqualification. The notice
required by this Section shall include the basis for the disqualification, the terms and provisions thereof, and copies of the
evidence or basis upon which the disqualification was imposed.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153(A).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 23:1495
(November 1997), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:154 (January 2012).

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 CHAPTER NINE. SUBCONTRACTORS

§901. Subcontractors

A. It shall be the responsibility of a licensed contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical
contractor to secure the current valid license number of any subcontractor who submits a bid to it or performs work for which a
license is required. If any licensed contractor, residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor
awards a contract for which a license is required to any unlicensed subcontractor, the license of the awarding contractor,
residential building contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor may be suspended, revoked or rescinded after a
hearing is conducted by the board.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:154 (January
2012).

§903. Subcontractor License; Default

A. It shall be a violation for any general contractor, contractor, owner, awarding authority, subcontractor, or any other person
to contract or subcontract all or any portion of work to any other contractor or subcontractor unless said contractor or
subcontractor was duly licensed by the board as of the final date fixed for the submission of bids on said work from the primary
contractor to the owner or awarding authority. This rule shall be subject to the provisions and limitations established by R.S.
37:2156(B) and (D).
B. If work is subcontracted as per this rule, and the subcontractor should default for any reason, the awarding authority shall
have the right to take bids from any subcontractor that is properly licensed at the time of this default.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 8:138 (March 1982),
amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 19:1128 (September 1993),
amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:154 (January 2012).

CHAPTER ELEVEN. BIDDING

§1103. Proper Classification

A. All licensed contractors bidding in the amount for which a license is required shall be required to have qualified for the
classification in which they bid.
B. The refusal by any licensed contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, subcontractor,
mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor to honor a bid price may be grounds for a finding of a violation of the contractors
licensing law.
C. When two or more contractors bid as a joint venture on any project in the amount for which a license is required with R.S.
37:2150 et seq., all parties are required to be licensed at the time the bid is submitted. Each party to the joint venture may only
perform within the applicable classifications of the work of which it is properly classified to perform.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 8:137 (March 1982),
amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:155 (January 2012), LR 40:2577 (December 2014).

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§1109. Division of Contract

A. Any division of a contract into parts which would avoid the necessity of a license to bid for, contract for, or perform the
work, will be disregarded, and the parts of the contract will be treated as one contract totaling the amount of these parts when
combined.
B. For the purpose of determining a scope of work, the board should review whether the contract or contracts in question
constitute a single scope of work or whether they constitute separate scopes of work. The board may be guided in this
interpretation by a review of the drawings, plot plans, blueprints, architectural plans, site maps, technical drawings, engineering
designs, sketches, diagrams, black lines, blue lines, drafts or other renderings depicting the total scope of work.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2153.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:155 (January
2012).

§1111. Failure to Insure or Bond

A. Whenever a licensed contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor or
electrical contractor bids a project within the scope of this act and is awarded the contract, the refusal or inability of the
contractor, residential building contractor, home improvement contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor to
provide bonding and insurance coverage as required by the bid proposal, may be grounds for a finding of a violation of §113.A.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR
19:1128 (September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:155 (January 2012).

§1113. Electrical or Mechanical Work

A. Any person, firm, partnership, co-partnership, association, corporation, or other organization bidding on or performing a
job for which a license is required, the majority of which job is classified as V. Electrical Work or Vl. Mechanical Work, the licensee
shall hold the major classification or subdivision thereunder of electrical work or mechanical work as the case may be.

B. On all jobs involving mechanical or electrical work, the board shall consider the monetary value of the electrical or
mechanical material and/or equipment furnished by the owner or builder, if any, in determining the amount of electrical or
mechanical work involved.
C. The board takes cognizance of all local ordinances and codes regulating the licensing of electrical and mechanical
contractors.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2159 and 37:2153.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:155 (January
2012).

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 CHAPTER THIRTEEN. FEES

§1301. Fee for Licenses

A. The annual fee for licenses for the following year may be set by the board at its July meeting each year. If a new fee is not
set, the fee(s) for the prior year shall continue to be in full force and effect until changed by the board.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and
promulgated LR 2:271 (September 1976), amended LR 8:136 (March 1982), LR 10:199 (March 1984), LR 11:341 (April 1985), LR
12:761 (November 1986), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 19:1128
(September 1993), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:155 (January 2012).

CHAPTER FIFTEEN. RESIDENTIAL

§1501. Definitions

A. Anyone bidding or performing the work of a general contractor on a residential project in the amount for which a license is
required must be licensed under the classification residential construction. This requirement shall not include individuals who
build no more than one residence for their own personal use as their principal residence per year.
B. A subcontractor, architect or engineer who acts as a residential building contractor as defined in R.S. 37:2150.1(11) must
possess a residential construction license.
C. “Cost of a project” includes the value of all labor, materials, subcontractors, general overhead and supervision. With
respect to modular housing, “cost of the project” shall not include the cost of the component parts of the modular home in the
condition each part leaves the factory, in accordance with R.S. 40:1730.71.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 22:94
(February 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:155 (January 2012).

§1503. Requirements

A. All residential building contractors shall work in the name which appears on the official records of the State Licensing
Board for Contractors for the current license.
B. If a licensed general residential contractor assigns a contract, or any portion of a contract, in the amount for which a
license is required to another general residential contractor, the person or firm to which it is assigned and/or who performs the
work must possess the proper current license. No unlicensed contractor shall be permitted to assign a contract, or any portion of
a contract, in the amount for which a license is required to a licensed contractor in circumvention of the laws of the state of
Louisiana.
C. All applications for a residential contractors license shall contain the information required on the forms which are available
at the offices of the State Licensing Board for Contractors, 2525 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808. The application shall
be time dated when received and shall be reviewed by the Residential Contractors Licensing Board Subcommittee prior to being
submitted to the Contractors Licensing Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board, provided that:

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 1. the application is complete, including the required financial statement, references, federal identification number,
certificate of workers compensation insurance, certificate of general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000, and
properly notarized;
2. all applicable fees, fines, or other sums due to the board are paid in full;
3. the complete application is received and verified by the board in time to comply with all notice requirements; and
4. all examination requirements have been met.
D. Workers compensation and general liability insurance, obtained from an insurer authorized to sell those forms of insurance
coverage in the state, shall be maintained continuously by residential building contractors. Insurance certificates evidencing
current workers compensation and general liability insurance shall be submitted with each new application, every renewal
application, and upon the renewal date of coverage. In the event of a lapse of insurance coverage, a cease and desist order shall
be issued and such lapse shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license after proper hearing.
E. The qualifying party for each applicant must pass any examinations required and administered by the state Licensing Board
for Contractors.
F. The qualifying party shall be an individual owner, an original incorporator, partner, member or shareholder, or an
employee of the applicant who has been in full-time employment for 120 consecutive days immediately preceding the
application. Any licensed residential building contractor may have more than one qualifying party.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 22:94
(February 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor.

§ 1505. Exceptions

A. An applicant for a residential building contractor’s license who can show written proof that it possessed a contractor’s
license for building construction as required by R.S. 37:2167(D)(1) prior to February 1, 1996 shall not be required to take the
examinations required by the State Licensing Board for Contractors, but shall meet all other requirements for such license.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 22:94
(February 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:156 (January 2012), LR 40:2577
(December 2014).

§1507. Violations

A. The Licensing Board for Contractors Residential Subcommittee has the authority to conduct hearings on alleged violations
by residential building contractors in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2158.
B. The Licensing Board for Contractors Residential Subcommittee shall make recommendations to the Contractors Board
regarding their findings and determinations as a result of the hearings on said alleged violations.
C. Residential building contractors whose alleged violations were heard by the subcommittee and a recommendation
rendered, may request to appear at the next regularly scheduled board meeting or at any other board meeting where their
alleged violations are brought before the board for final action, and may be given an opportunity to address the board regarding
the subcommittee’s recommendation.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 22:95
(February 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:156 (January 2012).

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§1509. Penalties

A. The Subcommittee has the authority to issue, suspend, modify or revoke residential contractors licenses, subject to the
final approval of the state Licensing Board for Contractors.

B. In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2162, the subcommittee shall have the authority to issue a fine not to exceed
ten percent of the total contract being performed for each violation, for the causes listed in R.S. 37:2158, subject to final approval
by the state Contractors Licensing Board.
C. In addition to or in lieu of any of the penalties provided in this Chapter, the subcommittee is empowered to issue a cease
and desist order. Further, the subcommittee may seek the other civil remedies provided in R.S. 37:2162 for violations of this
Chapter, subject to the final approval of the state Licensing Board for Contractors.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 22:95
(February 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:156 (January 2012), LR 40:2577
(December 2014).

§1511. Home Improvement Registration

A. Home improvement contractors are required to register with the board in order to perform services in an amount of
$7,500 or more, not to exceed $75,000. Contractors who hold valid commercial or residential licenses with the board are exempt
from this registration requirement. Home improvement contractors are required to submit certificates evidencing workers’
compensation coverage in compliance with title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, proof of general liability insurance
in a minimum amount of $100,000.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:813 (March 2012),
amended LR 40:2577 (December 2014).

§1513. New Home Warranty Act

A. Pursuant to R.S. 9:3145, a builder shall give the owner written notice of the requirements of the New Home Warranty Act.
B. Failure to provide such written notice shall be grounds for the residential subcommittee to suspend, modify, or revoke the
license of the contractor who failed to provide the required notice, subject to the final approval of the board.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:813 (March 2012).

§1515. Specialty Classifications

A. Any corporation, partnership, or individual who, for a price, commission, fee, wage or other compensation undertakes or
offers to undertake or superintend the following work as it relates to the construction of any building or structure that is not
more than three floors in height, to be used by another as a residence, where the value of work exceeds $7,500, including labor
and materials, is required to obtain a specialty classification for that work:

1. residential pile driving

2. residential foundations
3. residential framing
4. residential roofing
5. residential masonry/stucco
6. residential swimming pools

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B. Any contractor who seeks to obtain such a specialty classification must, in addition to all other application or licensing
requirements, designate a qualifying party who successfully passes the business and law exam and the trade exam for the
respective specialty.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 42:52 (January 2016).

§1517. Labor Only

A. In lieu of obtaining a specialty classification required under §1515, a subcontractor who provides labor only and does not
supply materials may obtain a subcontract-labor-only specialty classification for work performed under the direct supervision of
a licensed residential building contractor. To obtain such a specialty classification, the subcontractor must:
1. complete and submit the form prescribed by the board for the subcontract-labor-only specialty classification;
2. submit an affidavit (on the form prescribed by the board for the subcontract-labor-only specialty classification) that is
executed by a licensed residential building contractor who holds at least one contract with the subcontractor and
attests to the subcontractor’s quality of work and character; and
3. successfully pass the law, rules and regulations exam.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2192.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 42:52 (January 2016).

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