The purpose of
the legislature in enacting this Chapter is the protection
of the health, safety, and general welfare of all those
persons dealing with persons engaged in the contracting
vocation, and the affording of such persons of an effective
and practical protection against the incompetent,
inexperienced, unlawful, and fraudulent acts of contractors
with whom they contract. Further, the legislative intent is
that the State Licensing Board for Contractors shall monitor
construction projects to ensure compliance with the
licensure requirements of this Chapter. |