HB 2228 -- Home Inspectors Registration

Sponsor:  Wilson (130)

This bill requires anyone wishing to conduct home inspections in
this state to register with the Secretary of State.  Applicants
must be at least 18 years old, pass an examination offered by a
nationally recognized accrediting body for home inspectors,
provide proof of liability insurance, and pay a $200 registration
fee.

Code enforcement officials, insurance adjustors, architects,
engineers, termite inspectors, real estate appraisers and sales
persons, septic installers, and licensed contractors acting
within the scope of their professions are exempt from
registration.

Non-registered home inspectors are allowed to assist registered
home inspectors in the performance of their duties, and an
apprentice-level registration is created for those who have not
met all qualifications for membership in a national association.

Registered home inspectors are prohibited from disclosing
information concerning inspections without their client's
permission; accepting compensation from more than one interested
party for the same services; accepting commissions from other
parties; and repairing, remodeling, or providing other types of
remedial work on any building they inspect within 12 months of
the inspection.

Annual registration renewal is required with a $50 fee and proof
of insurance.

Any person violating the provisions of the bill will be guilty of
a class B misdemeanor.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm