| After several years
of attempts, The RI Association of Home Inspectors
had a comprehensive Home Inspector licensing law
passed by the legislature and signed by the governor
in July, 2001. Among other things, the law includes
continuing education, Errors & Omissions &
Liability insurance requirements, a grandfathering
clause & an apprentice program. Clearly this
law is very pro-consumer. Unfortuneately no monies
were allocated to administer the program. So,
in reality, although there is a licensing law
in effect, it is not enforced. The state refers
to it as an "unfunded mandate". The
RI Contractors' Registration Board is currently
attempting to correct this situation. With some
hard work and good fortune the law may be funded
and implemented sometime during 2003. We strongly
recommend anyone with an interest in this contact
their local Senator or Representative and voice
an opinion. For the consumer's sake, it is imperative
this law be funded and implemented. |
