Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-601

Unlawful transfer or use of registration or license (Chicago Building Inspection Code (Chapter 13-20))

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Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-601
(a) No registered electrical contractor or general contractor shall allow their name or registration or license number to be used on any permit application for a sign or sign structure, unless such electrical contractor or general contractor is performing or directing the work which the permit application states that such person will perform or direct.


(b) No registered electrical contractor named in a permit application for a sign or sign structure shall subcontract or assign any portion of the described electrical work to any other person.


(c) Any registered electrical contractor or general contractor who violates this section may have their permit privileges suspended in accordance with Section 14A-3-304 . In addition, such contractor's registration or license may be suspended or revoked in accordance with Section 14A-3-305 .


(d) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a violation of this section may result in revocation of the sign permit in accordance with Section 13-20-645 .


(Added Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. I, § 12; Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. VI, § 18)
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