Laws For Contractors In Salt Lake
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Yes! If the state discovers that you're working in an occupation without a required license, a host of bad things can happen: you'll undoubtedly be ordered to stop doing business, you might also be fined and, depending upon your occupation, failure to obtain a Utah business license could even constitute a crime.
If the value of your work projects exceeds the $3,000 limit, you must have a Utah contractor license. The state takes this seriously, and the DOPL has conducted sting operations to fine businesses which attempt to take on jobs over $3,000 without the proper license.
Yes! If the state discovers that you're working in an occupation without a required license, a host of bad things can happen: you'll undoubtedly be ordered to stop doing business, you might also be fined and, depending upon your occupation, failure to obtain a Utah business license could even constitute a crime.
Illegality. It is illegal to hire a person who is not licensed to perform construction work on a project, unless the person is not required to be licensed. See Utah Code § 58-55-501(3).
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) oversees contractor licensing in Utah. The state mandates that any individual or business performing construction work valued at $3,000 or more must hold a valid contractor's license.
Without a license, you're limited to projects valued at less than $3,000. Although the state of Utah has strict requirements for general contractors, we're here to help you every step of the way.
Without a license, you're limited to projects valued at less than $3,000. Although the state of Utah has strict requirements for general contractors, we're here to help you every step of the way.
