56:8-142 - Proof of commercial general liability insurance; requirements

56:8-142  Proof of commercial general liability insurance; requirements.

7. a. On or after December 31, 2005, every registered contractor who is engaged in home improvements shall secure, maintain and file with the director proof of a certificate of commercial general liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000 per occurrence.

b.Every registered contractor engaged in home improvements whose commercial general liability insurance policy is cancelled or nonrenewed shall submit to the director a copy of the certificate of commercial general liability insurance for a new or replacement policy which meets the requirements of subsection a. of this section before the former policy is no longer effective.

L.2004,c.16,s.7; amended 2004, c.155, s.3.