ARC 3059C

ARC 3059C

LABOR SERVICES DIVISION[875]

Adopted and Filed

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 91C.6, the Labor Commissioner hereby amends Chapter 150, "Construction Contractor Registration," Iowa Administrative Code.

Legislation enacted in 2013 set forth a July 1, 2017, deadline for the Iowa Division of Labor and the Iowa Department of Public Health to create a combined application process for businesses covered by Iowa Code chapters 91C and 105. These amendments facilitate the combined application process and remove obsolete language.

Notice of Intended Action was published in the March 15, 2017, Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 2965C. No comments were received. These amendments are identical to the amendments published under Notice of Intended Action.

No variance procedures are included in this rule. Variance procedures are set forth in 875—Chapter 1.

After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs will occur.

These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 91C.

These amendments shall become effective on June 14, 2017.

The following amendments are adopted.

Item 1. Amend rule 875—150.4(91C), introductory paragraph, as follows:

875—150.4(91C) Application. A contractor that is covered by the license requirements of Iowa Code chapter 105 shall apply for a contractor registration number by using the application system of the Iowa plumbing and mechanical systems board. Each contractor All other contractors shall file an application with the division for a registration number on forms provided by the division. The application shall contain the applicable information and documents specified in this rule.

Item 2. Amend subrule 150.4(7) as follows:

150.4(7) Account number. The employer account number or special contractor number issued by the unemployment insurance services division of the workforce development department prior to making application for a contractor's before the contractor applies for a contractor registration number.

Item 3. Rescind subrule 150.4(9) and adopt the following new subrule in lieu thereof:

150.4(9) Fee or fee exemption. A contractor who is eligible to register without paying a fee shall submit a completed fee exemption form. All other contractors must submit the nonrefundable fee as set forth below.

a. The standard fee is $50 per year.

b. Contractors who apply for a contractor registration number through the Iowa plumbing and mechanical systems board must pay a fee that is prorated in accordance with the length of the registration period.

Item 4. Rescind and reserve subrule 150.6(3).

[Filed 4/19/17, effective 6/14/17]

[Published 5/10/17]

Editor's Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 5/10/17.