12-1558. Alternative examinations authorized; validity of license limited; codes; standards; inspections and fees; reciprocal agreements.
12-1558
12-1558. Alternative examinations authorized; validity of license
limited; codes; standards; inspections and fees; reciprocal agreements.
Within their respective jurisdictions and subject to the
provisions of K.S.A. 12-1557, any city or county may:
(a) Utilize examinations
other than those designated by K.S.A. 12-1556 for the examination of general
contractors, building contractors and residential contractors
for licensure to practice only within the jurisdiction of such city or
county;
(b) adopt and enforce such contracting codes, standards and
regulations as the board of county commissioners or governing body of the
city deem appropriate; and
(c) conduct such inspections and fix such
reasonable fees therefor as the board of county commissioners or governing
body of the city may prescribe.
Except when authorized by reciprocal
agreement between the political subdivisions involved, licenses granted
upon the basis of examinations other than those designated by K.S.A. 12-1556
shall not authorize contractors to practice outside of the jurisdiction of
the city or county granting such license.
History: L. 1989, ch. 59, § 8; July 1.