Connecticut Senate Bill SB00250

Connecticut 2020 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/26/20
• Refer: 2/26/20

Caption

An Act Concerning Flat Glass Occupational Licensing.

Impact

The changes proposed in SB00250 are significant for the construction and manufacturing sectors in Connecticut. By providing a clear definition of what constitutes preglazed or preassembled flat glass, the bill aims to standardize practices within the industry and enhance compliance with safety and quality standards. This could potentially lead to better quality control and consumer protection by ensuring that products sold to consumers meet specified manufacturing criteria.

Summary

SB00250, titled 'An Act Concerning Flat Glass Occupational Licensing', seeks to amend the existing regulations managed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection pertaining to the licensing of flat glass occupations. The primary focus of the bill is to introduce a new definition of 'preglazed or preassembled' flat glass, which is specified as a product that comes from a factory where the glass is incorporated into a structural frame without exposure to post-manufacturing processes. This amendment is expected to clarify the standards required for the occupational licensing of those involved in the flat glass industry.

Contention

While there appear to be no major points of contention publicly documented for SB00250, stakeholders within the flat glass industry may have differing perspectives on the implications of the new definitions on their operations. Concerns may arise related to the potential impact on costs for compliance, as well as how the definitions might affect competition within the market. Stakeholders might also debate the necessity of such regulatory changes, weighing the benefits of consumer safety against the administrative burden on businesses.