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§15345.__Fees

 
The Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration,
pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 2-A, paragraph D,
may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this
chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their
respective purposes, except that a fee may not exceed $350
annually.

 
§15346.__Duties; powers

 
The board has the following duties and powers, in addition to
those otherwise set forth in this chapter.

 
1.__Consent agreements.__The board may execute a consent
agreement that resolves a complaint or investigation without
further proceedings pursuant to Title 10, section 8003,
subsection 5, paragraph B.__The consent agreement may not resolve
any private rights of action created under section 15362.

 
2.__Denial of license.__The board may not refuse to issue or
renew a license for a reason other than the failure to pay a
required fee unless the applicant has been afforded an
opportunity for an adjudicatory hearing consistent with the
board's rules.

 
3.__Hearings.__The board shall conduct hearings in accordance
with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4 to the extent applicable.__
The board after hearing may impose disciplinary sanctions
pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5, paragraph A-1.__
In addition, the board pursuant to Title 5, section 10004 may
revoke or suspend a license.

 
4.__Investigation.__The board shall investigate or cause to be
investigated all complaints made to the board and all cases of
noncompliance with or violation of this chapter.

 
5.__License qualification.__The board shall evaluate a
person's qualifications for licensure under this chapter.

 
§15347.__Licensing; general qualifications

 
1.__License required.__A person who acts as a home contractor
or home contractor salesperson as defined in this chapter must be
licensed under this section.__The board may grant the following
licenses:

 
A.__Home contractor; and


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