THE OPERATION INCLUDED 12 STATE MEMBERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TARGETING UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS

PHOENIX, AZ – JUNE 29, 2023

The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) successfully executed a synchronized nationwide enforcement endeavor, spanning from June 5 – 23, 2023. A total of 12 esteemed NASCLA State Members actively participated in this significant initiative that unfolded across various regions of the country. The participating state regulatory agencies included Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina (2), Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas.

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The primary objective of this comprehensive enforcement campaign was to enhance the presence of regulatory agencies both within local communities and at the national level. Our state members joined forces in a collaborative partnership aimed at safeguarding consumers and the general public through the proper licensing and registration of contractors and tradesmen. This impactful effort involved the active participation of state public information departments, investigative units, executive directors/officers, as well as the engagement of the public media.

The cooperative spirit exhibited by our state members during this nationwide initiative offered an invaluable opportunity to alert and protect consumers, discourage illicit construction activities, and establish a level playing field for legitimate contractors within the construction industry. In addition to curbing the escalating incidence of illegal unlicensed practices nationwide, the overarching goal was to raise awareness among consumers regarding these actions and ensure regulatory compliance.

As a result of the concerted enforcement endeavors spanning the weeks of June 5 – 23, 2023, NASCLA State Members have reported a total of 1,002 complaints and instances of non-compliance with state licensing requirements. In response, the state contractor licensing agencies have taken swift and decisive action by issuing administrative citations, criminal notices, legal measures, and initiating supplementary investigations, among other measures.

Angie Whitaker, CAE, NASCLA Executive Director, expressed her gratitude and commended the collective efforts of all participating state members in this year's National Coordinated Enforcement Effort. She stressed NASCLA's dedication to fighting illegal construction practices nationwide, guaranteeing a fair environment for professional contractors who follow state laws and regulations. Whitaker extended heartfelt appreciation to all state members for their steadfast partnership and dedication to national enforcement endeavors in order to protect the public and curb unlicensed activities.

THE OPERATION INCLUDED 8 STATE MEMBERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TARGETING UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS

PHOENIX, AZ – JULY 1, 2021

The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) participated in a national coordinated enforcement effort the weeks of June 7 – 25, 2021, which included 8 NASCLA State Members who took part in this event across the country. State with regulatory agencies participating included: Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, and Texas.

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The national coordinated enforcement effort focused on elevating the regulatory agency’s presence in the community and nationally. The goal of our state members was to come together in a united partnership to promote both consumer and public protection through the licensing and/or registration of contractors and tradesmen. The enforcement effort involved state public information departments, investigative departments, executive directors/officers and the public media.

This nationally coordinated collaboration among our state members provided the opportunity to protect the consumers, deter illegal construction activity and level the playing field for legitimate contractors in the construction industry. Along with combating the increased illegal unlicensed activity nationally, the intention was to warn consumers that they need to be aware of these activities for regulatory compliance.

Based on joint coordinated enforcement efforts during the weeks of June 7 – 25, 2021, NASCLA State Members reported a total of 538 that were found non-compliant with state licensing requirements. Administrative citations, criminal notices, legal actions, additional investigations, and more have been issued by the state contractor licensing agencies.

“The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) coordinated a national enforcement effort during the weeks of June 7 – 25, 2021. NASCLA had 8 state members participate in this impactful event across the country. The goal of this operation was to elevate consumer protection and deter illegal construction practices. The shared commitment of our state members brought awareness to unlicensed activity and spotlighted the contractor state licensing and registration agencies nationally. NASCLA would like to thank all the state members for their continued partnership and national enforcement efforts as we forge ahead to protect the public and combat unlicensed activity,” stated Angie Whitaker, CAE, NASCLA Executive Director.

For more information on NASCLA, please visit our website at www.nascla.org or contact the association office at (623) 587-9354.