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July 2025 · 6 min read
Idaho has no dedicated landscape license, but construction landscape work may require DBS contractor registration. Learn about the Idaho pesticide applicator requirements and how to verify at dbs.idaho.gov.
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Iowa has no dedicated landscape license, but construction landscape work may require the state's $25,000-bond contractor registration. Learn about Iowa's pesticide applicator requirements and how to verify at iowadivisionoflabor.gov.
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Louisiana requires a contractor license from the LSLBC for landscape improvement projects above defined thresholds. Learn how to verify at lslbc.louisiana.gov, what bond status means, and the pesticide applicator requirements.
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Maine has no dedicated landscape license, but construction landscape work over $3,000 requires home improvement contractor registration. Learn about Maine Board of Pesticides Control requirements and how to verify at pfr.maine.gov.
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Montana requires contractor registration for ALL construction work with no minimum threshold — small landscape jobs are not exempt. Learn about workers' comp requirements and how to verify at erd.dli.mt.gov.
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Nebraska has no statewide contractor or landscape license. Learn what to verify instead — pesticide applicator credentials, specialty trade licenses, local permits, and insurance — before hiring any landscape contractor.
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New Hampshire has no statewide contractor or landscape license. Learn which specialty trades require state licensing, NH's strict pesticide applicator requirements, and what to verify before hiring.
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New Mexico has no minimum threshold for contractor licensing — any construction landscape work requires a CID license. Learn about the GB-98 landscape classification, pesticide requirements, and how to verify at rld.state.nm.us.
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North Dakota has no statewide contractor or landscape license. Learn about WSI workers' compensation requirements, North Dakota pesticide applicator licensing, and what to verify before hiring.
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Oklahoma's Construction Industries Board licenses construction-related landscape work. Learn about pesticide applicator requirements from ODAFF, how to verify CIB licenses at cib.ok.gov, and what bond requirements apply.
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Rhode Island's CRLB registration requirement covers landscape improvement work on residential properties. Learn about the $300,000 insurance minimum, DEM pesticide licensing, and how to verify at crb.ri.gov.
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South Dakota has no statewide contractor or landscape license. Learn what to verify instead — pesticide applicator credentials, specialty trade licenses, insurance requirements, and local permit rules.
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Vermont has no statewide contractor or landscape license, but has strict pesticide regulations protecting its lakes and rivers. Learn what to verify before hiring, including VT Agency of Agriculture applicator licensing.
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West Virginia's $2,500 contractor licensing threshold applies to construction landscape work. Learn about WV pesticide applicator requirements, how to verify WVCLB licenses at wvclb.wv.gov, and what bond status means.
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Wisconsin has no statewide contractor or landscape license, but DATCP pesticide applicator licensing is required for chemical applications. Learn what to verify before hiring any landscape contractor in Wisconsin.
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Wyoming has no statewide contractor or landscape license. Learn about WY pesticide applicator requirements, how to verify electricians and plumbers at soswy.state.wy.us, and what local rules apply.
Read more →June 2025 · 6 min read
Solar installation in South Carolina requires a licensed electrical contractor from LLR. Learn how to verify at verify.llronline.com, what hurricane-zone requirements apply, and how to check both the installer and electrician.
Read more →June 2025 · 6 min read
Louisiana's LSLBC licenses solar contractors — one of the South's most comprehensive contractor licensing systems. Learn how to verify at lslbc.louisiana.gov, what hurricane requirements apply, and how to claim state solar incentives.
Read more →June 2025 · 6 min read
Kentucky requires a licensed electrical contractor from the HBC for solar installation. Learn how to verify at dhbc.ky.gov, how grid interconnection works with LG&E/KU and Duke Energy, and what net metering means for your investment.
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Oklahoma's CIB requires a licensed electrical contractor for solar installations. Learn how to verify at cib.ok.gov, what hail resistance ratings matter in Oklahoma, and how net metering works with OG&E and PSO.
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