During a state legislative session, the Utah Sign Association worked closely with members of the state legislature to develop and then pass a bill to better control the activities of unlicensed sign contractors. Contracting without a license is an issue with which we have had serious concern for a number of years. In January 2011 the bill was introduced to the Utah Legislature. Led by Randy George, USA was responsible for the introduction of this bill and for following it through the legislative process to ensure its passage.
The bill, S.B. 42, makes it unlawful for sign companies to fail to display their contractor’s license number on vehicles. Sign companies must also carry a copy of their contractor’s license in all other vehicles that the company uses, even those not owned by the company. Penalties for failing to comply are considered “unlawful conduct” and could result in a fine of up to $2,000 for each day of a continued offense and attorneys fees. If you have not already done so, please make the necessary changes immediately.
The sign industry will have to work hard to ensure that the law is enforced by reporting anyone that is not in compliance. Members of the Utah Sign Association will report any vehicles they see that are in violation directly to USA. As a benefit of membership, we will handle the reporting to Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. DOPL will be responsible for investigating and maintaining the records of any violations. Nonmembers will report violations directly to DOPL.
Thank you for your support of the Utah Sign Association. Your ongoing support makes possible the important work of the association on behalf of the industry.
Regards,
Patricia King
Executive Director
http://le.utah.gov/~2011/bills/sbillint/sb0042.htm