Kentucky Roofing Licensing Law

Kentucky Code · 8 sections

The following is the full text of Kentucky’s roofing licensing law statutes as published in the Kentucky Code. For the official version, see the Kentucky Legislature.

KRS § 318.030

318.030 License and general liability insurance required. (1) No person shall engage in plumbing or engage in or work at the trade of plumbing: (a) Unless he or she is the holder of a valid and effective active master plumber's license duly issued by the department in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; or (b) Unless he or she is the holder of a valid and effective journeyman plumber's license duly issued by the department in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (2) (a) No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in plumbing or engage in or work at the trade of plumbing unless the person, firm, or corporation maintains general liability insurance in an amount not less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) and submits proof of compliance with workers' compensation and unemployment insurance laws of the Commonwealth. (b) Proof of insurance required in this subsection shall be submitted to the department prior to issuance or renewal of the active master plumber license required under this chapter. (c) No license shall be valid without insurance as required in this subsection, and insurance carriers shall notify the department upon cancellation of the insurance of any licensee required to maintain insurance. (d) The insurance required in this subsection shall not apply to an employee of a person, firm, or corporation engaged in plumbing as defined in this chapter. Effective: July 15, 2010 History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1672, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 40, sec. 1, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 3. -- Amended 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 194, sec. 3. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 222, sec. 4. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3909b.

KRS § 318.064

318.064 Revocation or suspension of license. The department may revoke or suspend any plumber's license upon proof that the licensee: (1) Has knowingly violated this chapter, the Kentucky State Plumbing Code, or the rules and regulations of the department; (2) Has practiced fraud or deception in applying for or obtaining a license; (3) Is incompetent to perform services as a licensed master plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber; (4) Has permitted his or her license to be used directly or indirectly by another to obtain or perform plumbing work or services; or (5) Is guilty of other unprofessional or dishonorable conduct of a character likely to deceive or defraud the public. Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 107, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1676, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 299, sec. 63. -- Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 222, sec. 10, effective June 16, 1960.

KRS § 322.120

322.120 Licensure by endorsement. The board may, by promulgation of administrative regulations, establish requirements and fees for licensure by endorsement for those applicants who: (1) Hold a current license or certificate of registration to engage in the practice of engineering or land surveying issued by any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any foreign country; and (2) Submit proof that the requirements and qualifications supporting that license or certificate: (a) Are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter; and (b) Equal or exceed this state's requirements in effect on the date of issuance. However, the land surveyor applicant may be required to take examinations, as the board deems necessary, to determine the competency to engage in the practice of land surveying in this state. The examination shall include questions on laws, procedures, and practices pertaining to land surveying in this state. Effective: July 15, 2010 History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 163, sec. 8, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 214, sec. 13, effective January 1, 1999. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 291, sec. 11, effective July 15, 1986. --Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 313, sec. 9, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 148, sec. 9. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 1599e- 19.

KRS § 324.045

324.045 Qualifications for license -- Examination -- Fee -- Criminal record check. (1) Licenses shall be granted only to persons who are trustworthy and competent to transact the business of a broker or sales associate in a manner to safeguard the interest of the public, and only after satisfactory proof of qualifications has been presented to the commission. (2) In addition to proof of honesty, truthfulness, and good reputation of any applicant for a license, each applicant shall pass a written examination conducted by the commission, or its authorized representative. The examination shall be of the scope and wording sufficient in the judgment of the commission to establish the competency of the applicant to act as a broker or sales associate in a manner to protect the interests of the public. However, an examination shall not be required for the renewal of any present or future license, unless the license has been revoked, suspended, or is allowed to expire without renewal for a period of more than one (1) year. (3) The commission shall hold examinations at the times and places it determines, and an examination fee shall be collected from each applicant to defray the expenses of holding the examinations. (4) The commission may, by the promulgation of administrative regulations, require all licensure applicants to submit to a criminal record check for which the applicant shall be responsible for the payment of any fees incurred. (5) Applicants shall be subject to a national criminal history check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The applicant shall request the criminal history check and shall provide the applicant's fingerprints to either the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Kentucky State Police for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to search for information regarding the applicant in the National Crime Information Center or its successor entity. The results of the criminal history check shall be sent to the commission, and shall be sent to the applicant at the applicant's request. The applicant shall: (a) Authorize release of the results of the criminal history check to the commission; (b) Pay the actual cost of the fingerprinting and criminal history check, if any; (c) Complete the criminal history check within the ninety (90) calendar days prior to the date the license application is received by the commission; and (d) Complete and return to the commission within one hundred twenty (120) days a signed affidavit verifying that there is nothing on record to prohibit the applicant from licensure. Effective: June 25, 2009 History: Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 1, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 488, sec. 6, effective July 14, 2

KRS § 324.046

324.046 Requirements for initial licensure. (1) Every applicant for initial licensure as a broker shall have: (a) Successfully completed not less than twenty-one (21) academic credit hours or the equivalent from an accredited institution or approved real estate school. Twelve (12) hours shall be in real estate courses, three (3) hours of which shall be a course in broker management skills. The commission shall, by promulgation of administrative regulations, determine the required course content of broker management skills courses; and (b) Been engaged in the real estate business as a sales associate averaging at least twenty (20) hours per week for a period of twenty-four (24) months prior to application. (2) Every applicant for initial licensure as a sales associate shall have successfully completed six (6) academic credit hours or their equivalent in real estate courses from an accredited institution or approved real estate school. (3) Proof of the academic credit hours shall be an official transcript from the attended university or other documentation satisfactory to the commission. Proof of the requisite experience as a sales associate shall be either a sworn notarized statement signed by the principal broker or principal brokers or other documentation satisfactory to the commission. The applicant may file a complaint with the commission if the principal broker unjustly refuses to sign the statement. (4) The commission may reduce the two (2) year experience requirement for applicants for a broker's license to one (1) year, if the applicant has an associate degree in real estate or a baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in real estate. (5) Persons licensed under the real estate laws of this state prior to June 19, 1976 shall not be subject to any educational changes in this chapter or subject to any continuing education requirements. Effective: July 13, 2004 History: Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 45, sec. 2, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 488, sec. 7, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 313, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 448, sec. 7, effective July 14, 1992. --Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 352, sec. 3, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 196, sec. 13, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 2.

KRS § 324.117

324.117 Advertising -- Affiliations to be listed -- Administrative regulations of commission. (1) No real estate advertising shall be intentionally false, misleading, or deceptive. (2) The name of a deceased broker may remain a part of the firm name. (3) A sales associate may have his or her name in the firm name after two (2) years' experience with the firm, averaging at least twenty (20) hours per week for twenty- four (24) months. (4) Whenever any real property is listed, a licensee shall include the name of the real estate company listed on the licensee's real estate license or the name of the principal broker with whom the licensee is affiliated in all advertisements of the listed property, regardless of who places the advertisement, unless he or she is selling, renting, leasing, or otherwise dealing in his or her own property. If listed property is advertised by a customer or client of a listing licensee, the licensee shall, at a minimum, provide the customer or client with written notification of the requirements of this section. The licensee shall keep in his or her files a copy of the notification and any other documentation that is generated by the licensee as proof of his or her compliance with this section. (5) The commission shall, by the promulgation of administrative regulations, define false, misleading, or deceptive advertising. (6) The commission shall, by the promulgation of administrative regulations, define the manner in which licensees may utilize any Internet electronic communication for advertising or marketing. Effective: June 25, 2009 History: Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 3, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 45, sec. 4, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 360, sec, 1, effective July 14, 2000 and ch. 488, sec. 12, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 313, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 448, sec. 13, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 352, sec. 5, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 196, sec. 18, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 353, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1980.

KRS § 324.360

324.360 Form for seller's disclosure of conditions. (1) This section shall apply to sales and purchases involving single-family residential real estate dwellings if any person licensed under this chapter receives compensation. (2) The commission shall promulgate an administrative regulation authorizing a "seller's disclosure of conditions form." (3) The form shall provide for disclosure by the seller of the following: (a) Basement condition and whether it leaks; (b) Roof condition and whether it leaks; (c) Source and condition of water supply; (d) Source and condition of sewage service; (e) Working condition of component systems; and (f) Other matters the commission deems appropriate. (4) The seller of the property shall complete and sign the form at the time he or she executes any listing agreement or similar agreement by which a licensee intends to market the property. A copy of the form shall be provided by the listing agent to any prospective buyer or a buyer's authorized representative upon request. A copy of the form shall be delivered by the listing agent to any prospective purchaser or his representative within seventy-two (72) hours of the listing agent's receipt of a written and signed offer to purchase. The listing agent shall solicit the signature of the buyer on a copy of the form which the listing agent shall retain in the principal broker's records. The signature shall evidence the listing agent's compliance with the provisions of this section. Should the buyer refuse to sign the form, the licensee shall record the buyer's refusal to sign on the form and retain a copy in his principal broker's records. (5) If the subject property is offered for sale by the property's owner without a listing agreement, any licensee involved in the transaction shall provide a blank form to the property's owner and shall request that the property's owner complete and sign the form. If the property's owner completes and signs the form, the licensee shall deliver the form to the buyer or potential buyer not later than one hundred twenty (120) hours after the creation of any executory contract for sale of the property. The licensee shall solicit the signature of the buyer on a copy of the form as delivered to the buyer or prospective buyer and shall retain the copy in his or her principal broker's records. The signature of the buyer or prospective buyer shall evidence the listing agent's compliance with the provisions of this section. Should the buyer refuse to sign the form, the licensee shall record the buyer's refusal to sign on the form and retain a copy in his or her principal broker's records. (6) The original of the form shall be retained by the listing broker or by the broker of any licensee who presents an offer on a property not subject to a li

KRS § 324A.045

324A.045 Issuance of certificate or license -- Renewal -- Continuing education. (1) The board shall issue to each qualified applicant a certificate or license in form and size as shall be prescribed by the board. (2) Every certificate and license shall be subject to annual renewal on the date or dates determined by the board by administrative regulation. Each certificate and license holder shall submit proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements when appropriate and the annual renewal fee to the board on or before the last day of the designated month. Failure to receive a renewal form shall not constitute an adequate excuse for failure to renew on time. (3) If the certificate or license holder fails to renew in a timely manner, the certificate or license shall expire. Within six (6) months after the renewal date, the former certificate or license holder shall be reinstated by complying with all appropriate renewal requirements and paying a late fee not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200). (4) If six (6) months or more elapse after the renewal date, the former certificate or license holder shall be required to meet all current requirements as if applying for initial certification or licensure. (5) (a) A licensee who has initiated continuing education courses prior to the date established through an administrative regulation promulgated by the board in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A shall have five (5) days after the established date to complete them. (b) The board may not cancel a license for failure to complete continuing education courses until ten (10) days after the date established by the board. Effective: July 15, 2024 History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 182, sec. 4, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 46, sec. 11, effective June 25, 2013. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 247, sec. 6, effective April 7, 1992. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 383, sec. 8, effective July 13, 1990.

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