Tennessee § 62-6-505 Exemption from licensing requirements

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§ 62-6-505 — Exemption from licensing requirements

Tennessee § 62-6-505

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-505 (2026).

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(a)No home improvement contractor's license may be required of any person when acting in the particular capacity or particular type of transaction set forth in this section:

(1)An individual who performs labor or services for a home improvement contractor or subcontractor for wages or salary;

(2)A plumber, electrician, architect or any other person who is required by state or local law to attain standards of competency or experience as a prerequisite to engaging in a craft or profession, and who is acting exclusively within the scope of the craft or profession for which the person is currently licensed pursuant to such other law. The installation of central heating or air conditioning systems by such a person shall be deemed within the scope of the person's craft or profession;

(3)Any

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(a) No home improvement contractor's license may be required of any person when acting in the particular capacity or particular type of transaction set forth in this section: (1) An individual who performs labor or services for a home improvement contractor or subcontractor for wages or salary; (2) A plumber, electrician, architect or any other person who is required by state or local law to attain standards of competency or experience as a prerequisite to engaging in a craft or profession, and who is acting exclusively within the scope of the craft or profession for which the person is currently licensed pursuant to such other law. The installation of central heating or air conditioning systems by such a person shall be deemed within the scope of the person's craft or profession; (3) Any retail clerk, clerical employee, salesperson or other employee of a licensed home improvement contractor; (4) Any residential or commercial contractor who holds a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter and is engaged in contracting within the terms and conditions of the license; or (5) An interior designer performing services as set forth in § 62-6-501(4)(B)(vii) . (b) A homeowner may secure a permit without a state license to do any improvements on the homeowner's own properties; however, in so doing, the homeowner shall have no claim to the fund.