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Bulletins: Commercial Licensing

Auto Body Date
Bulletin 2024-4 — Automobile Manufacturer Certifications for Class “A” Shops Effective 12/02/2024
Bulletin 2024-3 — Technician Certification Classes Expire Jan. '25 Effective 04/30/2024
Bulletin 2024-2 — Mandatory Hands-On Welding Starting January 2025 Effective 02/05/2024
Bulletin 2024-1 — Electric Vehicles Effective 02/02/2024
Bulletin 2023-2 — Updated Technician Certification Courses Effective 10/11/2023
Bulletin 2023-1 — Record-Keeping Requirements Effective 06/01/2023
Bulletin 2021-1 — Consumers and Salvaged Vehicles Effective 04/06/2021
Bulletin 2020-1 —Relating to itemized and final repair bills Effective 02/03/2020
Certified Constables Date
2022-1 — Metal Badges Effective 06/09/2022
2018-1 — Code of Conduct for Certified Constables Effective 11/05/2018
Liquor Date
2021-01—Notice of statutory changes regarding liquor licenses Effective 08/17/2021
2015-1 — Liquor License Appeal Notice and Standard of Review Effective 05/28/2015
2010-4 — Rewards Points Promotional Programs Effective 09/28/2010
2010-3 — Charitable or Non-Profit Events Effective 03/22/2010
2010-1 — Wine Dinners Effective 01/29/2010
Real Estate Appraisers Date
Bulletin 2025-02 — Changes to Electrician Licensing Requirements Effective 03/26/2025
Notice 2025-01 — New Appraiser Continuing Education and Qualifying Education Requirements taking effect on January 1, 2026 Effective 01/15/2025
Bulletin 2024-01—PAREA Effective 01/04/2024
Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Date
Bulletin 2025-04 — Issuing of course completion certificates Effective 06/24/2025
Bulletin 2025-03 — Mandatory Reporting for Short-Term Rental Hosting Platforms Effective 04/02/2025
Bulletin 2025-02 — Changes to Electrician Licensing Requirements Effective 03/26/2025
Bulletin 2025-01 — Change in Course Submission dates to be placed on Real Estate Commission Board Agenda Effective 02/20/2025
Consumer Notice — New Process for Change of Brokerage Effective 11/08/2023
Consumer Notice — New Process for Letter of Good Standing (Certificate of Licensure) Effective 11/08/2023
Bulletin 2022-02 — Attorney Continuing Education Update Effective 01/11/2022
Bulletin 2021-02—Fair Housing Education Effective 09/09/2021
Bulletin 2021-01—Disability Accommodations For Education Providers Effective 07/30/2021
Real Estate Short-Term Rentals Date
Bulletin 2025-03 — Mandatory Reporting for Hosting Platforms Effective 04/02/2025
Solar Retailers Date
Bulletin 2025-01 — Required Registration Must Be Completed By August 1, 2025 Effective 06/24/2025