Kennebec Journal

McDonald's amendment also would require members of a new licensing board to convene before considering applicants. The board would meet as early as July 1, 2011, if the legislation were enacted.

The amendment would authorize the board to decide how the universal building codes would relate to licensing, and how to define "specialty contractors."

The building code will create a standard by which contractors can be measured, lawmakers and officials said. The licensing board would consist of 10 members, including four home contractors with at least five years' experience each.

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