Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, or Refrigeration Contractors - Equipment Sales

HB 1162 prohibits sellers of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration equipment from knowingly selling to unlicensed purchasers, except for specific exemptions (like homeowners doing their own work or licensed utility employees). Sellers with $100,000+ annual revenue must collect the purchaser’s license number at sale or provide a written notice explaining licensing requirements. They must also submit an annual report to the Board listing all purchasers’ names and license numbers. This law directly affects equipment sellers and unlicensed buyers, while exempting certain groups covered under existing exemptions in Section 9A-103. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025.