Rule 553-2-.13. General Contractor Division Applicants Seeking Licensure by Reciprocity

1. (1) Any person desiring licensure by reciprocity as a General Contractor, who holds a license in another state or territory of the United States, where such state or territory has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the board and division for the recognition of contractor licenses issued in that state or territory, shall meet the following requirements:

   1. (a) a completed application furnished by the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors;
   2. (b) application fee (the application fee is non-refundable);
   3. (c) proof of license or certification in another state or territory that is substantially equivalent to Georgia's current license criteria, including successful completion of an examination;
   4. (d) compliance with all the Board's laws, rules and policies;
   5. (e) compliance with all state requirements to transact business in Georgia;
   6. (f) passage of Georgia Business and Law examination.
2. (2) The issuance of any license shall be at the sole discretion of the division and such division may deny the license or approve such license with any conditions it may deem necessary.

Authority: Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 45-1-7, 45-1-19, 45-41-5, 45-41-6, 45-41-8.

History. Original Rule entitled "Reciprocity" reserved. F. Oct. 14, 2005; eff. Nov. 5, 2005.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "General Contractor Division Applicants Seeking Licensure by Reciprocity" adopted. F. Nov. 4, 2010; eff. Nov. 24, 2010.