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New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 5AAA-14

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<Section effective on Feb. 1, 2026.>

a. P.L.2023, c. 237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.) shall supersede any municipal ordinance or regulation that provides for the licensing of home improvement or home elevation contractors or for the protection of homeowners by bonds or warranties required to be provided by contractor registration businesses pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2004, c. 16 (C.56:8-142), exclusive of those required by water, sewer, utility, or land use ordinances or regulations.

b. A municipality shall not issue a construction permit for any home improvement or home elevation if any part of the home improvement or home elevation is to be performed by any contractor who is neither licensed pursuant to, nor exempt from the requirements of, the provisions of P.L.2023, c. 237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.).

c. A municipality may issue a construction permit for a home improvement or home elevation only to:

(1) a contractor who is performing the home improvement or home elevation and who is licensed pursuant to P.L.2023, c. 237 (C.45:5AAA-1 et al.) or who will obtain a license upon expiration of a registration pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2023, c. 237 (C.45:5AAA-13);

(2) an individual who is performing the home improvement or home elevation and is not required to be licensed pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2023, c. 237 (C.45:5AAA-12); or

(3) a single-family homeowner who performs plumbing, electrical, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work in the homeowner's own dwelling.

d. A contractor shall be liable for any fines or penalties resulting from a failure to obtain any permit necessary to complete the home improvement.

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