Electrical Rewiring Licensing in Montana

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Montana electrical contracting compliance: Electrical contracting businesses must be licensed by the Montana State Electrical Board under MCA § 37-68-301 and designate a licensed Master Electrician as qualifying agent. Hands-on wiring must be executed by licensed Master or Journeyman Electricians, and wiring permits must be obtained prior to work.

Applicable Montana Requirements

Under MCA § 39-9-201, it is unlawful for any person or entity to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a construction contractor in Montana without having an active Certificate of Registration issued by the Montana DLI.

Citation: MCA § 39-9-201

Contractors registering with the Montana DLI must provide proof of active workers' compensation insurance covering all employees or hold an approved Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ICEC) under MCA § 39-71-417.

Citation: MCA § 39-71-417

Under MCA § 37-68-301, no person or entity shall engage in the business of electrical contracting without an Electrical Contractor license issued by the Montana State Electrical Board, requiring a designated licensed Master Electrician as qualifying agent.

Citation: MCA § 37-68-301

Under MCA Title 50, Chapter 60, physical construction permits for structural building, roofing replacement, electrical wiring, and plumbing must be obtained from certified local municipal building departments or the State Building Codes Bureau.

Citation: MCA § 50-60-106

Official Verification Sources

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Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) — Employment Relations Division

Montana DLI Contractor Registration Official Portal

https://erd.dli.mt.gov/work-comp-claims/independent-contractor/contractor-registration