§ 2-226 — Written Examination Required

§ 2-226 Written Examination Required.

(a) Every person who applies for a license as a home improvement contractor shall be required to pass an examination prior to being issued a home improvement contractor license in accordance with § 20-387 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York. Such examination shall test the knowledge of the applicant with respect to home improvement business practices, procedures and regulatory requirements and shall be offered regularly by the Department. The fee for taking the examination is $50. The $50 fee includes one subsequent retake in case the applicant fails the first examination. (b) An applicant who fails a second examination will be required to pay a fee of $50 for two additional opportunities to take the examination. (c) An applicant for renewal of a license shall not be required to take an examination provided the application is submitted and payment of the license fee is made within 59 days following the expiration of the term of the current license. (Amended City Record 12/1/2020, eff. 12/31/2020)