TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The
Board for Contractors is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the
Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 6 of the Code
of Virginia, which excludes regulations of the regulatory boards served by the
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation pursuant to Title 54.1
of the Code of Virginia that are limited to reducing fees charged to regulants
and applicants. The Board for Contractors will receive, consider, and respond
to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to
reconsideration or revision.
Title of Regulation: 18VAC50-22. Board for Contractors
Regulations (amending 18VAC50-22-140, 18VAC50-22-170).
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201, 54.1-1102, and
54.1-1146 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: August 1, 2019.
Agency Contact: Eric L. Olson, Executive Director, Board
for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone
(804) 367-2785, FAX (866) 430-1033, or email contractors@dpor.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendments extend a temporary reduction in fees for
contractor license renewal and reinstatement applications received on or before
August 31, 2021, to comply with § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia.
Without this regulatory action, the fees would revert to higher, permanent fees
on September 1, 2019.
18VAC50-22-140. Renewal fees.
Each check or money order should be made payable to the
Treasurer of Virginia. All fees required by the board are nonrefundable.
In the event that a check, money draft, or similar instrument
for payment of a fee required by statute or regulation is not honored by the
bank or financial institution named, the applicant or regulant shall be
required to remit fees sufficient to cover the original fee, plus an additional
processing charge set by the department:
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Fee Type
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When Due
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Amount Due
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Class C renewal
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with renewal application
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$195
|
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Class B renewal
|
with renewal application
|
$225
|
|
Class A renewal
|
with renewal application
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$240
|
|
Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm renewal
|
with renewal application
|
$195
|
The date on which the renewal fee is received by the
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation or its agent shall
determine whether the licensee is eligible for renewal or must apply for
reinstatement.
For renewal fees received on or before August 31, 2019
2021, the fees shall be $100 $165 for a Class C renewal, $125
$195 for a Class B renewal, and $150 $210 for a Class A
renewal.
18VAC50-22-170. Reinstatement fees.
Each check or money order should be made payable to the
Treasurer of Virginia. All fees required by the board are nonrefundable. In the
event that a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee
required by statute or regulation is not honored by the bank or financial
institution named, the applicant or regulant shall be required to remit fees
sufficient to cover the original fee, plus an additional processing charge set
by the department:
|
Fee Type
|
When Due
|
Amount Due
|
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Class C reinstatement
|
with reinstatement application
|
$405*
|
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Class B reinstatement
|
with reinstatement application
|
$460*
|
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Class A reinstatement
|
with reinstatement application
|
$490*
|
|
Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm reinstatement
|
with reinstatement application
|
$405*
|
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*Includes renewal fee listed in 18VAC50-22-140.
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The date on which the reinstatement fee is received by the
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation or its agent shall
determine whether the licensee is eligible for reinstatement or must apply for
a new license and meet the entry requirements in place at the time of that
application. In order to ensure that licensees are qualified to practice as
contractors, no reinstatement will be permitted once two years from the
expiration date of the license have passed.
For reinstatement fees received on or before August 31, 2019
2021, the fees shall be $200 $330 for Class C
reinstatement, $250 $390 for Class B reinstatement, and $300
$420 for Class A reinstatement. These fees include the renewal fee
listed in 18VAC50-22-140.
VA.R. Doc. No. R19-6000; Filed May 21, 2019, 12:27 p.m.