5.__Remedies.__A clause in which the owner relieves the home contractor from liability for any legal or equitable remedies that the owner may have against the home contractor under the contract or other instrument;

6.__Arbitration clause.__A mandatory arbitration clause;

7.__Assignment.__Any assignment of or order for payment of wages or other compensation for services;

8.__Payment; repossession.__A provision relieving the home contractor from liability for acts committed by the home contractor or the home contractor's agent in the collection of any payments or in the repossession of any goods;

9.__Claim.__A provision in which the owner agrees not to assert any claim or defense arising out of the contract;

10.__Attorney's fees.__A provision that the home contractor may be awarded attorney's fees and costs; and

11.__Chapter provisions.__A waiver of any provisions of this chapter.

§15361.__Permits

A county, municipal or other governmental authority may not issue a permit for a home construction or home improvement to a home contractor unless the home contractor shows proof of licensure or proof of an exemption to licensure under this chapter.__The permit must include the home contractor's license number or a statement of the reasons for exemption. The home contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits to perform any home construction or home improvement.

SUMMARY

This bill creates the Maine Home Contractor Licensing Act.