Chapter 173 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

HB 2489

Relating to construction contractor training providers; amending ORS 701.280.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 701.280 is amended to read:

701.280. (1) The Construction Contractors Board shall appoint an advisory board to be called the Construction Contractors Training Board. The advisory board shall assist in the development of the education standards required under subsections (2) and (4) of this section. Members of the advisory board shall be representatives of contractor associations or other contractor organizations, except that one member shall represent education. Members of the advisory board shall not be entitled to compensation.

(2) The Construction Contractors Board shall require by rule that applicants for registration under this chapter provide evidence of completion of up to 16 hours of education in subjects relating to business practices and laws that affect contractors.

(3) In adopting rules pursuant to this section, the Construction Contractors Board shall take into consideration the availability of training programs in areas of the state and shall encourage training providers to use the most up-to-date technology. The board shall not prohibit private organizations from providing the training services required under this section, provided the training meets any educational standards established by the board. The board periodically shall review the qualifications of private training organizations and instructors to determine compliance with the educational standards. The board shall develop and make available to the public a list of public and private training providers that the board deems qualified to provide the training required under this section.

(4) As a requirement for renewing a certificate of registration, the Construction Contractors Board shall require by rule that contractors who have been registered with the board for fewer than two years provide evidence of completion of up to 16 hours of education in subjects relating to business practices and laws that affect contractors.

(5) In addition to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, the Construction Contractors Board shall require competency testing substantially similar to nationally recognized certification programs for any person applying for certification as a home inspector under ORS 701.350. The board shall also adopt continuing education requirements for individuals certified as home inspectors.

(6) A person who has complied with the licensing requirements of ORS 446.395 is exempt from requirements specified pursuant to subsections (1) to (4) of this section.

(7) If a contractor suspended for violation of ORS 701.135 (1)(h) has not completed the educational requirements of this section [because of previous experience allowed under subsection (4) of this section], the suspended registrant must complete those requirements before being reinstated.

Approved by the Governor May 3, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 3, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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