A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT authorizing the licensing board of general contractors to establish temporary rules that allow a licensee to bid and contract directly with the owner of a public building project in certain circumstances.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The North Carolina Licensing Board of General Contractors may adopt rules allowing a licensee under Article 2 or 4 of Chapter 87 of the General Statutes to bid and contract directly with the owner of a public building project if:  (i) a licensed general contractor performs all work that falls within the classifications in G.S. 87‑10(b) and the Board's rules; and (ii) the total amount of the work classified does not exceed a percentage of the total bid price pursuant to rules established by the Board.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the Board may adopt temporary rules to implement this section pursuant to G.S. 150B‑21.1.
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.