Home Inspector License Law

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Mark Lackey
The REi Team - www.TheREiTeam.com

Governor Vetoes Home Inspector License Bill

On May 14, 2008, Governor Sonny Perdue vetoed HB 1217, which would have required home inspectors in Georgia to be licensed by the state. The bill received bipartisan support in both chambers of the General Assembly. The Senate adopted the measure by a 44-0 vote, and the House voted 137-15 in favor. HB 1217 was supported by the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and by many of the various trade associations for home inspectors.

The governor released the following statement regarding his veto of the bill:
“House Bill 1217 provides a regime to license Georgia’s home inspectors. I am cognizant and respectful of the fact that the advocates for the legislation chose to use and were approved by the Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Council (GORRC).

I have come to believe that GORRC review should be the initial threshold for the creation of a new licensing board. I am also aware that the private sector provides several, voluntary professional organizations to achieve the goals of the legislation. It is my preference that the market – not the State – regulate as many of our industries as possible. Thus, in order to not supplant the good work of the free market with taxpayer funds, I veto House Bill 1217.”

Read opinions about the governor’s veto:
Athens Banner-Herald (5/22/08)

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