[Effective 2/1/2026]

17. a. Any individual seeking to convert a home improvement contractor license into a home elevation license may do so by submitting documentation, as prescribed by the board, demonstrating:

(1) at least two years of experience working on home elevations under a home elevation contractor who is licensed pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C. 45:5AAA-7) or qualifies for licensure pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2023, c.237 (C. 45:5AAA-13);

(2) that the individual has not had a home improvement contractor license or registration or a home elevation contractor license or registration revoked or suspended; and

(3) that the contractor business registered pursuant to P.L.2004, c.16 (C. 56:8-136 et seq.) that employs the contractor maintains cargo or other insurance covering home elevation services as required pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2004, c.16 (C. 56:8-142).

b. The board may charge applicable fees to convert a license from home improvement to home elevation.

c. The board shall establish the standards and requirements necessary for a limited specialty services licensee to obtain a home improvement or home elevation license.

L.2023, c.237, s.17.