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Contractors State License Board takes neutral position, seeks amendments on muralist licensure bill
Summary
After public comment and staff briefing, the Contractors State License Board voted to take a neutral position and ask the bill author for amendments to clarify a proposed exemption for muralists, focusing on the definition of mural work, scaffolding and workers' compensation.
The Contractors State License Board voted to take a neutral position, with proposed amendments, on a bill that would exempt certain muralists from contractor licensure after extended public comment and staff briefing.
Board staff told members the bill defines a mural as “a fine work of art…put on by hand,” and is not intended to cover surface patching, structural repairs, or spray-applied coatings. Staff recommended a neutral position while the board and author resolve outstanding questions about scaffolding, subcontracting and workers’ compensation.
The matter drew comments from artists and stakeholders during the public-comment portion of the meeting. Diana Sessoms, public affairs manager with the League of California Cities and a sponsor representative, told the board the bill would not change safety…
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