Massachusetts H1429 increases penalties for practicing trades or professions without a valid license.

Massachusetts H1429 amends the state's General Laws to increase the penalties for continuing to practice a trade or profession after a certificate, registration, license, or authority has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled. The bill raises the maximum fine for a first offense from $2,500 to $5,000 and for a subsequent offense from $5,000 to $10,000. It also adjusts the fine for unlicensed work in the construction industry from $500 to $10,000. These changes aim to deter unlicensed work by imposing higher financial penalties.

Massachusetts H1429 increases penalties for practicing trades or professions without a valid license.

Massachusetts H1429 amends the state's General Laws to increase the penalties for continuing to practice a trade or profession after a certificate, registration, license, or authority has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled. The bill raises the maximum fine for a first offense from $2,500 to $5,000 and for a subsequent offense from $5,000 to $10,000. It also adjusts the fine for unlicensed work in the construction industry from $500 to $10,000. These changes aim to deter unlicensed work by imposing higher financial penalties.