2012 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 37 — Professions and occupations
RS 37:2171.2 — Requirements; building permit
§2171.2. Requirements; building permit
A. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the local building permit official shall require that the applicant for such permit produce proof that the applicant possesses an active, applicable contractors license issued by the board, or that the applicant's proposed building activity is exempt from such licensure under this Chapter. The local building permit official shall require any applicant claiming an exemption for residential construction activities to execute an affidavit attesting to the claimed exemption. Such affidavit shall be submitted to the local building permit official prior to the issuance of a permit. Such affidavit shall be executed on a form provided by the board.
B. In addition to and notwithstanding requirements set forth in Subsection A of this Section, a nonresident commercial, residential, or home improvement contractor applicant shall provide its federal taxpayer identification number to the local building permit official, as well as proof of registration to do business in the state of Louisiana.
C. Liability shall not be imposed on a political subdivision or its officers or employees based upon the exercise or performance of, or the failure to exercise or perform any act or duty provided for in this Section.
Acts 2004, No. 724, §1; Acts 2010, No. 67, §1.
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