Increases the capacity for residential work by a licensed contractor from $5,000 to $10,000.

This bill amends the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act to redefine the term "contractor" to include those who undertake construction, repair, or improvement of real property for residential occupancy, with a capacity for compensation increased from $5,000 to $10,000. The bill also modifies the definition of "residential structure" to include buildings or structures used for residential occupancy with up to three distinct floors above grade. The changes aim to expand the scope of work that licensed contractors can perform for residential projects.

Increases the capacity for residential work by a licensed contractor from $5,000 to $10,000.

This bill amends the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act to redefine the term "contractor" to include those who undertake construction, repair, or improvement of real property for residential occupancy, with a capacity for compensation increased from $5,000 to $10,000. The bill also modifies the definition of "residential structure" to include buildings or structures used for residential occupancy with up to three distinct floors above grade. The changes aim to expand the scope of work that licensed contractors can perform for residential projects.