An Act relative to the registration of irrigation contractors

This bill creates a new Board of Registration of Irrigation Contractors in Massachusetts to oversee the licensing of professionals who install and maintain irrigation systems. The seven-member board will be appointed by the governor and include industry experts, equipment manufacturers, and a public representative to ensure balanced oversight. Under the new law, individuals working on underground water systems for landscapes or agriculture must obtain certification from an approved association to legally call themselves irrigation contractors. The legislation also establishes specific definitions for terms like "irrigation system" and "irrigation contracting" to clarify the scope of work covered by the new registration requirements.