Section 1649.604 - Approved contractors(a) Registration required.--No contractor may undertake, offer to undertake or agree to perform any energy efficiency project to be financed by a loan issued under this program unless the contractor is approved by the agency.(b) Application for enrollment.--A contractor may apply to become an approved contractor by filing an application with the agency. The application shall be on the form prescribed by the agency and shall include or demonstrate all of the following: (1) For an individual applicant, the name, home address, home telephone number and driver's license identification number of the applicant or an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation, as well as the individual's business name, address and telephone number if different, and all prior business names and addresses of home improvement businesses.(2) For a partnership applicant, the name, home address, home telephone number and driver's license identification number of each partner, as well as the partnership name, address and telephone number.(3) For a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership applicant, the name, home address, home telephone number and driver's license identification number of each officer, each director or each individual holding greater than a 5% stake in the business, as well as the entity's business name, address and telephone number.(4) For an out-of-State corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership, the name and address of the entity's resident agent or registered office provider within this Commonwealth and any registration number or license number issued to the entity by its home state or political subdivision of the other state, if applicable.(5) For a joint venture applicant, the name, address and telephone number of the joint venture, as well as the name, address and telephone number of each party to the joint venture. If the parties to a joint venture include business entities, the information required from the entities under this subsection shall also be provided.(6) A complete description of the nature of the contracting business of the applicant, including a statement defining the service area of the business.(7) A statement whether any of the following apply:(i) The individual or individuals making application, even if doing so as part of a business entity application, has ever been convicted of a criminal offense related to a home improvement transaction, fraud, theft, a crime of deception or a crime involving fraudulent business practices.(ii) The applicant has ever filed a petition in bankruptcy or, within the last ten years, received a final civil judgment entered against the applicant or businesses in which the applicant held an interest that was related to a home improvement transaction.(iii) The applicant's certificate or the certificate of a business with which the person making application held an interest has ever been revoked or suspended pursuant to an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction in this Commonwealth or any other state or political subdivision thereof and, if so, the current status of the certificate.(8) Whether within the last ten years the applicant has been suspended or debarred from participating in any Federal, State or local program through which public funding or other assistance is provided to consumers for home improvements.(9) Proof of liability insurance covering personal injury in an amount not less than $50,000 and insurance covering property damage caused by the work of the contractor in an amount not less than $50,000.(c) Approval of application.--Upon being satisfied that all requirements have been met, the agency may approve the application and, if approved, designate the applicant as an approved contractor. The agency shall not approve an application if any of the following conditions exist: (1) The individual or individuals making application, even if doing so as part of a business entity application, has ever been convicted of a criminal offense related to a home improvement transaction, fraud, theft, a crime of deception or a crime involving fraudulent business practices.(2) The applicant has ever been suspended or debarred from participating in any Federal, State or local program through which public funding or other assistance is provided to consumers for home improvements. 2008, July 9, P.L. 1873, No. 1 (Spec. Sess. No. 1), § 604, imd. effective.