Repealing Construction Licenses

What is happening? Louisiana is considering repealing license requirements for some construction skilled labor when the homeowner works without a general contractor and has direct contact with the subcontractor. Supporters include The Louisiana Home Builders Association and the Louisiana Realtors Association

Why is this important? The exception to licensing would apply to “a specialty classification license to work directly for a homeowner rather than for a general contractor on projects that exceed $7,500. The licenses include pile driving, foundation work, framing, roofing and masonry/stucco. “

How will this be important? Let’s watch other jurisdictions follow suit.

Greater Baton Rouge Business Report | Legislature considers repealing some license requirements for housing subcontractors