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Panel splits on plumbing enforcement bill; industry seeks clearer limits on new authority
Summary
Testimony on HB 2513 split between contractors and industry groups who support increased enforcement against repeat violators in nonresidential plumbing work, and trade groups who oppose an ambiguous subsection (4(b)) they say creates undefined administrative authority that could harm compliant contractors.
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee heard House Bill 2513 on Jan. 27, which amends plumbing enforcement statutes to differentiate residential and nonresidential infractions. Under the bill as described by staff, residential service plumbing would remain subject to a three‑infraction/three‑year suspension threshold, while nonresidential work could trigger suspension after five infractions in five years. The staff briefing also outlined civil penalty ranges for infractions, including minimum fines ($100 for individuals, $500 for contractors) and a maximum penalty up to $5,000 for subsequent infractions.
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