Enforcement Efforts for Unlicensed Contractors

NASCLA Announces 2022 National Coordinated Enforcement Efforts

The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) synchronized a national coordinated enforcement effort during the weeks of June 6 – 24, 2022. There were 12 NASCLA State Members who took part in this event across the country including: Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina (2), Oregon, Texas, and Utah.

The national coordinated enforcement effort focused on elevating the regulatory agency’s presence in the community and nationally. The goal of our state members was to come together in a united partnership to promote both consumer and public protection through the licensing and/or registration of contractors and tradespeople. The enforcement effort involved state public information departments, investigative departments, executive directors/officers and the public media.

This nationally coordinated collaboration among our state members provided the opportunity to protect the consumers, deter illegal construction activity and level the playing field for legitimate contractors in the construction industry. Along with combating the increased illegal unlicensed activity nationally, the intention was to warn consumers that they need to be aware of these activities for regulatory compliance.

Based on joint coordinated enforcement efforts during the weeks of June 6 – 24, 2022, NASCLA State Members reported a total of 775 cases that were non-compliant with state licensing requirements. Administrative citations, criminal notices, legal actions, additional investigations, and more have been issued by the state contractor licensing agencies.

For more info, read the NASCLA Press Release