§ 18-74. Involuntary inactive certificates, deleted certificates.

Certificates may be placed on involuntary inactive status or deleted as follows:

(a)

Any certificate not renewed by September 30 of the biannual renewal year, or any voluntary inactive certificate for which required fees are not paid, will automatically be deleted and rendered void. The certificate may be restored if the applicant pays the required fees imposed by the board of county commissioners within two years of the certificate deletion. Certificates not restored within two years of deletion may not be restored, and the applicant must reapply and fulfill all application requirements, including testing where applicable.

(b)

If the building official receives notice that the license holder is not maintaining valid public liability insurance or workers' compensation insurance, the certificate will be placed on involuntary inactive status. The building official will maintain the certificate on involuntary inactive status until the certificate is due for renewal. If the contractor does not reactivate the certificate by complying with insurance requirements or place the certificate on voluntary inactive status at or before the time of renewal, the certificate will be deleted and rendered void. The certificate may be restored if the applicant pays the required fees imposed by the board of county commissioners and shows the required valid public liability insurance or workers' compensation insurance within two years of the certificate deletion. Certificates not restored within two years of deletion may not be restored, and the applicant must reapply and fulfill all application requirements, including testing where applicable.

(c)

If a license holder fails to comply with any disciplinary order rendered by the Pasco County Construction Board within the applicable timeframe, the certificate will be deleted. Certificates deleted for failure to comply with a disciplinary order may not be restored, and the applicant must reapply and fulfill all application requirements, including testing where applicable.

(d)

If the building official determines that the license holder has violated federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, or policies, and that the public health, safety, or welfare will be served, the certificate may be placed on involuntary inactive status during the investigation of or pendency of any disciplinary action. The building official shall notify the license holder of the change in his or her license status, and any action required in order to restore the certificate to active status.

(Ord. No. 07-20, § 1, 9-11-07)