South Carolina LLR Involved In Sting Operation

I was going through my email and just got this today from the South Carolina LLR.
It is nice to see our state getting proactive to help stop these unlicensed contractors.
This will go a long way in stopping illegal businesses as well as protecting the consumers in our state.

Sting Nets 73 Cases of Unlicensed Builders/Contractors in State
Investigators for the S.C. Residential Builders Commission (RBC) and S.C. Contractor’s Licensing Board (CLB) found 73 cases of unlicensed activity when they participated in a national sting operation during the week of June 16, 2015, with NASCLA, the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies.

Six investigators from the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s Office of Investigations and Enforcement and three staff members reviewed internet listings and physically monitored home improvement store parking lots across the state to look for people who were advertising plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, roofing, home inspecting and other building services requiring licensure by LLR.

“The goal of the sting was to work together with NASCLA and other boards across the country to protect consumers and deter illegal construction activity,” Residential Builders Administrator Janet Baumberger said. “This is the second time we have participated in the sting, and each time we have discovered at least 70 cases. We look forward to participating again to further protect consumers.”

In addition to South Carolina, eight states participated in the sting: Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah and Washington.

“LLR is committed to its mission of protecting the health and safety of South Carolina citizens,” LLR Director Richele Taylor said. “Operations like these help us educate the public on how to protect themselves from unlicensed contractors and highlights the steps individuals must take to become licensed.”

Contractor’s Licensing Board Administrator Roger Lowe added: “Persons holding themselves out to be a general or mechanical contractor while not licensed presents a threat to the general public. By participating in this operation, it is clear that unlicensed practice presents a very real problem in South Carolina.”

To review copies of Cease and Desist orders issued as a result of the sting, visit:
http://www.llronline.com/POL/NASCLA_Orders/

Orders are posted to this site as the Boards receive notice the orders have been served on the individuals.

boards across the country to protect consumers and deter illegal construction activity,” Residential Builders Administrator Janet Baumberger said. “This is the second time we have participated in the sting, and each time we have discovered at least 70 cases. We look forward to participating again to further protect consumers.”

In addition to South Carolina, eight states participated in the sting: Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah and Washington.

“LLR is committed to its mission of protecting the health and safety of South Carolina citizens,” LLR Director Richele Taylor said. “Operations like these help us educate the public on how to protect themselves from unlicensed contractors and highlights the steps individuals must take to become licensed.”

Contractor’s Licensing Board Administrator Roger Lowe added: “Persons holding themselves out to be a general or mechanical contractor while not licensed presents a threat to the general public. By participating in this operation, it is clear that unlicensed practice presents a very real problem in South Carolina.”

To review copies of Cease and Desist orders issued as a result of the sting, visit:
http://www.llronline.com/POL/NASCLA_Orders/

Orders are posted to this site as the Boards receive notice the orders have been served on the individuals.

 

The person that has taken over the SC LLR Department is really doing a great job in turning things around and taking care of the contractors as well as the people of South Carolina