Bill > SB2303

This bill amends the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act by modifying the civil penalty provisions for unlicensed fire sprinkler contractors and inspectors. The original law allowed the Office to impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for each offense of offering fire sprinkler services without a license or using the title "fire sprinkler inspector" without proper licensing. The bill removes previously added language that would have increased penalties for repeat offenders within a 24-month period, effectively reverting to the original penalty structure. Specifically, the bill eliminates provisions that would have mandated minimum civil penalties of $10,000 for a second offense and $25,000 for more than two offenses. The penalties will continue to be assessed by the Office after a hearing, with the civil penalty to be paid within 60 days and deposited into the Fire Prevention Fund. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, maintaining the existing framework for addressing unlicensed fire sprinkler contractor and inspector activities.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2303&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104