§ 18-78. Suspension of permitting privileges.

A contractor's permitting privileges may be suspended upon the following events:

(a)

A permit issued under the authority of the contractor's license reaches the statute of limitations (180 days) with no required inspection.

(b)

The building official determines a permit issued under the authority of the contractor's license was issued improperly and requires further information or requires immediate action on the part of the contractor.

(c)

The contractor owes Pasco County money, for red tags/reinspection fees, impact fees, fines, or any other monetary obligation.

(d)

The contractor is under indictment or has been arrested for a criminal act with a substantial connection to or which bears on his ability to responsibly conduct business as a contractor.

(e)

The contractor has failed to pay a fine or civil judgment related to the practice of the contractor's profession or trade.

Pasco County will mail, via regular mail, to the home and business address provided by the contractor to the contractor licensing section of the building inspection division, a notice stating the effective date of the suspension, the reason for the suspension, the actions necessary for the contractor to obtain a reinstatement of his permitting privileges, and a notice of the contractor's right to appeal the decision to the Pasco County Construction Board. Suspensions that are appealed to the board will be abated until heard by the board. Appeals must be in writing and accompanied by the fee, set by the resolution of the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, required for the Pasco County Construction Board to hear the appeal.

(Ord. No. 07-20, § 1, 9-11-07)