Examination.

(a) Effective November 1, 2002, a certificate of licensure or renewal of licensure shall not be issued by the Building Commission to any applicant for licensure as a home inspector who has not demonstrated through a written examination process that he or she possesses an appropriate understanding of the Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics promulgated by the Building Commission pursuant to this chapter as well as an adequate knowledge of performing home inspections.

(b) The Building Commission may enter into contacts and prescribe specifications for the conduct of testing required by this chapter. The Building Commission may also promulgate rules and procedures pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act for the purpose of implementing this chapter.

(Act 2002-517, p. 1331, §2.)