> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# South

> 16 jurisdictions spanning board-based licensing to specialty-only models.

The South is the largest CSLID region with 16 jurisdictions. Regulatory models vary widely — from states with centralized licensing boards and low dollar thresholds (South Carolina at **\$10,000**) to specialty-only states like Texas where general contractors are unregulated. Most Southern states require surety bonds and several participate in NASCLA reciprocity.

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  <Card title="Alabama" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/alabama">
    Split-board model; commercial and industrial work regulated at **\$100,000** threshold.
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  <Card title="Arkansas" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/arkansas">
    Single licensing board; commercial construction regulated at **\$50,000** threshold.
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  <Card title="Delaware" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/delaware">
    All construction, alteration, or repair requires a state contractor license — no dollar threshold.
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  <Card title="Florida" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/florida">
    Dual state and local licensing; commercial, residential, and public works all regulated.
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  <Card title="Georgia" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/georgia">
    State-level licensing for specialty trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility, medical gas); general contractors unregulated at state level.
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  <Card title="Kentucky" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/kentucky">
    Trade-specific licensing at state level (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator, LP gas, boiler, fire protection); no general contractor license.
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  <Card title="Louisiana" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/louisiana">
    Separate boards for general contractors and specialty trades; commercial threshold at **\$50,000**.
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  <Card title="Maryland" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/maryland">
    State-level licensing limited to home improvement contractors and plumbers.
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  <Card title="Mississippi" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/mississippi">
    Single licensing board; commercial contractors (general or sub) regulated above **\$50,000**.
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  <Card title="North Carolina" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/north-carolina">
    Comprehensive state-level regulation of commercial, residential, and public works construction.
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  <Card title="Oklahoma" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/oklahoma">
    State regulates electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing; no general contractor license at state level.
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  <Card title="South Carolina" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/south-carolina">
    General and mechanical work regulated at a low **\$10,000** threshold.
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  <Card title="Tennessee" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/tennessee">
    Tiered licensing system with four levels based on work type and contract value.
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  <Card title="Texas" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/texas">
    Specialty-only licensing (HVAC, fire sprinkler, plumbing, electrical, elevator); no state general contractor license.
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  <Card title="Virginia" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/virginia">
    Contractor licenses issued to business entities for work exceeding **\$1,000** — one of the lowest thresholds nationally.
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  <Card title="West Virginia" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/west-virginia">
    Commercial construction regulated at **\$25,000** threshold including materials and labor.
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