The bill amends the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act, specifically sections 30-42-7 and 30-42-9, to allow for the transfer of contractor licenses to immediate family members of the license holder. Under the new provisions, a license holder can apply to transfer their license to a qualifying immediate family member, provided that the transferee completes any required examination within one year to maintain the license. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the license may not be transferred again until the initial transferee has successfully completed the examination, unless the transferee dies or becomes permanently incapacitated.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that in the event of a license holder's death or permanent incapacity, an immediate family member can apply for the license transfer within one year, subject to the same requirements. The board may grant a one-year transfer period without requiring an examination if the immediate family member has been actively involved in the business or employs someone qualified for the examination. The definition of "immediate family member" includes spouses, children, siblings, and parents of the license holder. The bill also reinforces that licenses cannot be used or transferred unlawfully, maintaining strict regulations on their assignment and use.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-42-7, 30-42-9
Enrolled Version: 30-42-7, 30-42-9