The bill amends the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act to allow cities that have assumed responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the act to establish ordinances that deny building permits, certificates of use and occupancy, or variances to individuals or property owners who are delinquent in paying civil fines, costs, or justice system assessments imposed by the city's administrative hearings bureau. The bill specifies that this ordinance does not apply to applicants who acquired the property through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure, including government-sponsored enterprises, financial institutions, and mortgage servicers, with specific definitions provided for these terms.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that exempts applications for building permits aimed at correcting blight violations associated with the delinquent payments. It also includes a stipulation that the amendments will only take effect if House Bill No. 6177 is enacted into law. The changes reflect a focus on ensuring compliance with local financial obligations while providing certain protections for specific entities involved in property ownership and management.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.1509