58-55-206. Requirements when working for political subdivision or state agency.

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Effective 1/1/2027

A political subdivision or state agency that requires a permit as a precondition to construction, alteration, improvement, demolition, or other repair work and requires a contractor license shall:

(1)require each contractor applying for a permit to include in the application a signed statement verifying that the contractor holds a current contractor license and providing the license number;

(2)require any contractor applying for a permit that is claiming an exemption from the contractor licensing requirement a signed statement that includes the exemption and provides the license number of any contractor that the person intends to hire to perform work under the permit;

(3)issue a permit when no contractor has been selected at the time of application on the condition that the applicant will:

(a)select a currently licensed contractor;

(b)provide the license number to the issuing entity; and

(c)display the license number on the permit;

(4)require the contractor, upon issuance of the permit, to affix the contractor's license number to the permit for public display; and

(5)require the contractor to provide proof of:

(a)workers' compensation insurance;

(b)contributions to the unemployment insurance fund;

(c)health insurance coverage as required under federal or state law; and

(d)proper withholding of all applicable taxes from worker pay.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 42 , 2026 General Session