LICENSING CRACKDOWN NETS 77 CITATIONS, UP TO $130K IN FINES
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) has announced the results of an enforcement campaign recently conducted throughout the state. The division joined similar agencies in a nationwide effort to address violations of state construction licensing laws.
During the effort, DOPL investigators issued 77 administrative citations, underscoring ongoing compliance challenges. Investigators issued citations with potential fines of $129,990 and referred three companies for criminal investigations.
DOPL’s efforts coordinated with the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies’ (NASCLA) nationwide enforcement initiative from Oct. 14 to Oct. 25. The effort consisted of 871 site checks across Utah, reinforcing compliance with contractor licensing laws.
“By partnering with various agencies and law enforcement, NASCLA aims to enhance consumer protection, foster fair competition within the construction industry and ensure accountability for unlicensed contractors,” the agency said in releasing results of the campaign. “This initiative emphasizes the importance of hiring licensed professionals and reaffirms a commitment to public safety and the integrity of Utah’s economy.”
“Licensed construction trades professionals are far less likely to defraud consumers,” said Mark Steinagel, director of DOPL. “We take great pride in the work our agency does to protect consumers through effective licensing, balanced regulation and consumer engagement to facilitate informed decisions.”