Amador County - District Attorney Todd D. Riebe announced Tuesday the results of an undercover investigation which resulted in 8 cases of alledgedly contracting without a license. The operation, which took place on July 20, 2010, was a combined effort by investigators from the Contractors State License Board, investigators from the Amador County District Attorney’s Office and the Jackson Police Department. The investigation underscores the fact that illegal contractors continue to operate in this region and pose a threat to consumers. The one-day sting resulted in 8 individuals being cited for contracting without a license. Of the 8, an unlicensed house painter was found in posession of methamphetamine and was transported to the Amador County Jail. The painter was accompanied to bid on the job by two people, one of whom was a parolee in posession of methamphetamine and drug paraphenalia. Each count of contracting without a license is a misdemeanor and punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $5,000 fine for the first offense. Fradulent use of a licensse number may be charged as a felony and is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison and/or a fine up to $10,000. Some defendants may face additional charges, including unlawful advertising and fradulent use of a license number. All contractors who perform work that totals $500 or more including labor and materials, must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 06:54
Joint Undercover Operation Cites 8 Individuals for Contracting Without a License
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Amador County - District Attorney Todd D. Riebe announced Tuesday the results of an undercover investigation which resulted in 8 cases of alledgedly contracting without a license. The operation, which took place on July 20, 2010, was a combined effort by investigators from the Contractors State License Board, investigators from the Amador County District Attorney’s Office and the Jackson Police Department. The investigation underscores the fact that illegal contractors continue to operate in this region and pose a threat to consumers. The one-day sting resulted in 8 individuals being cited for contracting without a license. Of the 8, an unlicensed house painter was found in posession of methamphetamine and was transported to the Amador County Jail. The painter was accompanied to bid on the job by two people, one of whom was a parolee in posession of methamphetamine and drug paraphenalia. Each count of contracting without a license is a misdemeanor and punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $5,000 fine for the first offense. Fradulent use of a licensse number may be charged as a felony and is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison and/or a fine up to $10,000. Some defendants may face additional charges, including unlawful advertising and fradulent use of a license number. All contractors who perform work that totals $500 or more including labor and materials, must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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