Introduced
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To impose fines of between $5,000 to $25,000, and one year in prison for a first offense by an architect, surveyor or engineer who is convicted of practicing without a license, two years for a second offense, and four years for subsequent offenses. The bill would also allow customers of an unlicensed practitioner to sue for a refund. These penalties would not apply to designers of detached single-family residences or duplexes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To only extend the four-year prison penalty on an unlicensed person whose actions "cause" death or serious injury.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 89 to 19 (details)
To impose fines of between $5,000 to $25,000, and one year in prison for a first offense by an architect, surveyor or engineer who is convicted of practicing without a license, two years for a subsequent offense, and four years for an offense that "causes" a serious death or injury. The bill would also allow customers of an unlicensed practitioner to sue for a refund. These penalties would not apply to designers of detached single-family residences or duplexes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform
