HB2308 Political Subdivision AM #1

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The Committee on Political Subdivisions moved to amend the bill by striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting the provisions of the strike and insert amendment

ARTICLE 12. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC POWERS, DUTIES AND ALLIED RELATIONS OF MUNICIPALITIES, GOVERNING BODIES AND MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; SUITS AGAINST MUNICIPALITIES.

§8-12-14. Permits for construction and alteration.

The governing body of every municipality has plenary power and authority to require a permit as a condition precedent to the erection, construction, repair or alteration of any structure or of any equipment or part of a structure which is regulated by state law or municipal ordinance: Provided, That no such permits may be required of the state, a county or other governmental entity, its contractors, agents or employees for the erection, construction, repair or alteration of any structure or of any equipment or part of a structure designated for use by the state, a county or other governmental entity: Provided, however, That a county or municipality may not charge for a building permit if the value of the improvement is less than the amount of an improvement that is less than the amount  that would require a licensed contractor.