Tirconnell
10-01-2007, 05:13 PM
Can we Say McBite Me ,,,
The State of Connecticut recently passed a law that authorizes criminal penalties against any person who willfully installs a satellite dish or antenna without first obtaining a qualifying license. Any person found in violation of the order could face stiff civil penalties, including $1,000 for a first violation, $1,500 for a second and $3,000 for a third.
The law says criminal and civil penalties also extend to any person that willfully employs an unlicensed person for installation work. The new law, however, does not affect existing requirements for obtaining the license.
The Department of Consumer Protection, the office which administers occupational licenses for installation trades, said the law is designed to help protect consumers from substandard and unscrupulous contractors by penalizing those working without the proper occupational license.
"Occupational licenses, including for example the plumbing, electrical, and heating trades, are administered by the Department, and are coordinated by the Occupational and Professional Licensing Division," the department's website says. "Licensing laws protect the public by requiring specific educational training, a period of supervised work experience, and a comprehensive examination prior to obtaining a trade license."
State documents said the new law goes into effect Oct. 1. Public Act No. 07-188
The State of Connecticut recently passed a law that authorizes criminal penalties against any person who willfully installs a satellite dish or antenna without first obtaining a qualifying license. Any person found in violation of the order could face stiff civil penalties, including $1,000 for a first violation, $1,500 for a second and $3,000 for a third.
The law says criminal and civil penalties also extend to any person that willfully employs an unlicensed person for installation work. The new law, however, does not affect existing requirements for obtaining the license.
The Department of Consumer Protection, the office which administers occupational licenses for installation trades, said the law is designed to help protect consumers from substandard and unscrupulous contractors by penalizing those working without the proper occupational license.
"Occupational licenses, including for example the plumbing, electrical, and heating trades, are administered by the Department, and are coordinated by the Occupational and Professional Licensing Division," the department's website says. "Licensing laws protect the public by requiring specific educational training, a period of supervised work experience, and a comprehensive examination prior to obtaining a trade license."
State documents said the new law goes into effect Oct. 1. Public Act No. 07-188