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Band together & fight unlicensed activity
Stop Unlicensed Activity
Unlicensed practitioners pose a threat to you and your business. Why?
- Unlicensed individuals and businesses operate illegally.
- They do not follow acceptable standards or abide by a code of conduct.
- They offer little or no recourse for dissatisfied customers.
- They hurt the economy because unlicensed businesses often do not pay taxes.
- They steal business away from legitimate businesses and professionals who follow the rules.
- They pose a risk to consumers by committing fraud.
- They undermine their industry's credibility.
It happens more than you think.
Both the industry and consumers need to work together in putting a stop to the "underground economy." Unlicensed individuals not only undercut your business, they threaten the health, safety, and financial well-being of all California consumers.
In Sacramento, a man posing as a contractor took the entire life savings of an elderly couple and ran, leaving them $253,000 in the hole and their house in ruins.
In San Jose, a man was arrested for performing breast implants out of a chiropractor's office. one operation, done with only local anesthetic, left a young woman in horrible pain and disfigured for life.
In Stockton, a man not qualified to perform home demolition died after the house collapsed on him.
Protect yourself and the consumer.
Help us fight unlicensed activity!
That's why we are urging consumers to check the license of any individual they are considering doing business with in the State. So when someone asks to see your license, be proud to show it! California consumers are smart. They know that your license means you are a qualified professional.
Licensing helps maintain the education and training standards of industry, gives licensed professionals the benefit of a "level playing field" in the marketplace, and helps protect consumers from unskilled, unqualified and unscrupulous business people.
The best way to fight these unlicensed operators is to keep the public and businesses informed and report unlicensed activity.
Licensed California professionals Band together & fight personify quality, pride, and trust.
Unlicensed activity is a crime! Call 877.STOP ULA / 877.786.7852 to report any unlicensed activity or to check a license. or visit www.InquireBeforeYouHire.ca.gov for more information.
