Jackson council approves changes to contractor-licensing program; ordinance read on first reading

Aug 3, 2026

Council approved staff-proposed amendments to Title 15.36 to end out-of-state reciprocity (replace with ICC exam + documented experience) and to remove apprentice/journeyman COQ requirements, directing staff to prepare an ordinance for first reading; the related Ordinance F passed on first reading.

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Planning and Building Director Paul Anthony and Building Official Kelly Schluter presented proposed amendments to Title 15.36 of the municipal code to streamline contractor licensing. Staff said they would eliminate out‑of‑state reciprocity for master contractors (replacing it with a requirement to pass the International Code Council test and show supporting work experience, with Wyoming reciprocity retained per state statute) and eliminate apprentice and journeyman certificates of qualification to reduce administrative burden.

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