Massachusetts Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:
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No state license required for general contracting. Licensure required for plumbing and electrical trades. Companies selling home repair services must be registered with the state.
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Local # 2280
51 Pullman Street
Worcester, MA 01606
http://www.bacm.com
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Massachusetts Home Builders Association
Local # 2200
700 Congress St Suite 200
Quincy, MA 02169
http://www.hbama.com
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Builders Association of Greater Boston
Local # 2220
700 Congress St. Suite 202
Quincy, MA 02169
http://www.bagb.org
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North East Builders Assn of MA
Local # 2255
170 Main St Suite 205
Tewksbury, MA 01876
http://www.nebama.com
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Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Western Mass
Local # 2270
240 Cadwell Dr
Springfield, MA 01104
http://www.hbawm.com
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Bristol-Norfolk Home Builders Association
Local # 2211
65 Neponset Ave Ste 3
Foxboro, MA 02035
http://www.bnhba.com
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Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod
Local # 2230
9 New Venture Dr #7
South Dennis, MA 02660
http://www.capecodbuilders.org
Cambridge Massachusetts Building Expert 10/ 10
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