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286: Entitlement to be licensed
or “This explains what you need to do to get a special building worker card.”
You could also call this:

“You must follow the rules when you ask to become licensed.”

If you want to become licensed under this part of the law, you need to apply to the Registrar. You must follow the rules when you make your application. The rules will tell you how to apply and what information you need to give.

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or “The person in charge decides if you can become a licensed builder and tells you what happens next.”
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Part 4 Regulation of building practitioners
Licensing and disciplining of building practitioners: How to become licensed

287Applications to become licensed

  1. An application to become licensed under this subpart must be made to the Registrar in accordance with the rules.

Notes
  • Section 287 heading: amended, on , by section 58(1) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4).
  • Section 287: amended, on , by section 58(2) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4).