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North Carolina Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing Board The North Carolina Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing Board (NCICLB), established by legislation on Jan. 1, 2009, oversees the licensing of irrigation contractors in the state in order to protect public health, safety and welfare, as well as promote the efficient use of water. According to the licensure law, which became effective on June 30, 2009, no person shall engage in the practice of irrigation construction or contracting, use the designation “irrigation contractor,” or advertise using any title or description that implies licensure as an irrigation contractor unless licensed as an irrigation contractor. All irrigation construction or contracting
performed by an individual, partnership, association, corporation, firm or other group shall be under the direct supervision of an individual licensed by the NCICLB. Individuals wishing to become licensed as a North Carolina irrigation contractor must submit a completed application to the NCICLB for approval and pass the North Carolina Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing Exam, or obtain reciprocity through another state with similar licensing requirements. In addition to regulating the practice of irrigation contracting, the NCICLB investigates unlicensed prac-
tice and cases of substandard performance by licensees. Licensed irrigation contractors are required to meet minimum standards and best management practices through the law, North Carolina General Statute § 89G and the administrative rules 21 NCAC 23. In addition, licensees must follow the Code of Professional Conduct, meet continuing education requirements and maintain a $10,000 surety bond as a condition of licensure. For further information regarding licensing or hiring a licensed irrigation contractor, please contact Margaret Geiger, NCICLB administrator, at 919872-2229 or nciclbadmin@nciclb.org.
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