"General Contractor Licensing Act;" provides for licensure of general contractors.

New Jersey's S 2148, the "General Contractor Licensing Act," requires individuals and businesses classified in trades 006, 007, 008, or 009 (as defined by the state) to obtain a license to practice general contracting. The bill creates a nine-member State Board of General Contractors to set licensure standards, review applicants, administer exams, issue/renew licenses, and suspend or revoke licenses for violations. To qualify, applicants must meet education/experience requirements (e.g., 60 credits in construction or 4 years of supervised field experience) and pass a board-administered exam. The law includes exemptions for contractors with 10+ years of experience prior to the law's effective date and those licensed in closely allied professions.