§ 8-102. Scope of title

   (a) Governmental transactions. -- This title does not apply to a transaction of:

   (1) the United States or an instrumentality of the United States; or

   (2) a state or an instrumentality or political subdivision of a state.

(b) Local authorization prohibited. -- A county or municipal corporation of the State may not:

   (1) require a person to get authorization to do business performing or selling a home improvement; or

   (2) regulate the qualifications necessary to do that business.

(c) Authorized regulation. -- This title does not limit the power of a county or municipal corporation:

   (1) to regulate the character, performance, or quality of a home improvement by having a system of inspections and permits designed to:

      (i) ensure compliance with and help to enforce applicable State and local building laws; or

      (ii) enforce other laws necessary to protect the public health and safety; or

   (2) to adopt a system of inspections and permits that requires:

      (i) submission to and approval by the county or municipal corporation of plans and specifications for an installation, before construction of the installation begins; and

      (ii) inspection of work done.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 247, 248; 1992, ch. 4, § 2.