Ten unlicensed contractors cited in Petaluma sting operation

A two-day sting was conducted by the Contractors State License Board and the DA's Office, citing people who advertised services without the appropriate licensing.|
PAUL PAYNE
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Ten people suspected of advertising themselves as contractors but lacked licenses were cited in a two-day sting in Petaluma, prosecutors said Monday.

The stings were conducted Aug. 18 and 19 by the Contractors State License Board and the District Attorney’s Office, spokesman Brian Staebell said.

Inspectors called people advertising for painting, landscaping, fencing, wrought iron, concrete or carpentry work. They turned up at a Petaluma house where they received citations.

Their names were not released.

The law requires a license for work exceeding $500. An unlicensed contractor can perform work for less but must disclose the lack of a license.

The penalty for a first-time conviction can include up to six months in jail and fines up to $5,000.

You can reach Staff Writer Paul Payne at 568-5312 or paul.payne@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @ppayne.

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