Professional licensing agency.

Summary

The bill creates a statewide Professional Licensing Agency that handles administrative tasks for dozens of boards, including renewals, examinations, and record‑keeping. It lengthens the notice period for determining substantial compliance from 30 to 90 days, adds certification language for renewals, and allows boards to levy higher fines on businesses than on individuals. The changes affect boards such as cosmetology, hearing‑aid dealers, respiratory care, plumbing, real estate, appraisal, and many others, aiming to improve consistency and consumer protection.

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