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Bill to narrow who may enter job sites to check electricians’ licenses divides industry and labor
Summary
House Bill 206 would limit which parties may enter a work site to inspect or request electricians’ licenses; proponents said the change prevents harassment and liability on private job sites, while unions and building trades said it could hinder enforcement of unlicensed practice and public safety.
Representative Mike Vinton said House Bill 206 would narrow the category of people who may enter a job site to request an electrician’s license, limiting that authority to building-code compliance officers rather than allowing unions, employment agencies or licensed electricians generally to enter without invitation.
Proponents — representatives of the Montana Independent Electrical Contractors, the Montana Building Industry Association and multiple independent master electricians — said the statute as written can be used to repeatedly enter active job sites, disrupt work, create safety and liability exposures and, in some cases, be used for “fishing” for…
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