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2014 SESSION

14103598D
HOUSE BILL NO. 1045
Offered January 8, 2014
Prefiled January 8, 2014
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-1106.2, relating to the Board of Contractors; suspension and monetary penalty for certain violations.
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Patron-- Peace (By Request)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 54.1-1106.2 as follows:

§ 54.1-1106.2. Suspension and monetary penalty for certain violations.

A. If the Board determines that a respondent is guilty of the violation complained of and the violation involves work undertaken as a result of damage from a disaster, the Board shall suspend the license or certificate of the respondent for a period of at least six months and impose a monetary penalty of $1,000 for each such violation. The penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall be in addition to that provided in § 54.1-202.

B. As used in this section, "disaster" means any natural disaster, including any hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, fire, or other natural catastrophe.