Section 338.924b. Contractors proof of ownership.

b. (1) To qualify for licensure as a plumbing contractor, an applicant shall provide the address of the principal place of business and proof that he or she is an owner or officer of the business.

(2)           An applicant shall furnish documentation as determined acceptable by the department to verify the applicant’s current business structure. Documentation includes, but are not limited to, the following:

(a)        For an application for a sole proprietor using an assumed name, a copy of the current filed certificate of persons conducting business under an assumed name issued by the county clerk or a notarized letter stating the applicant is a sole proprietor with the exact business name.

(b)     For an application for a partnership, a copy of the current filed certificate of limited partnership issued by the department or a copy of the current filed certificate of general partnership issued by the county clerk.

(c)       For an application for a limited liability company, a copy of the filed articles of organization, certificate of assumed name, if applicable, and current notarized operating agreement signed by each officer.

(d)      For an application for a corporation, a copy of the filed articles of incorporation, certificate of assumed name, if applicable, and current certificate of good standing.

(e)     For a foreign company,  a copy of the registration to transact business in this state.

(3)     An applicant shall provide any other documentation requested by the department to determine the applicant’s business structure and current authorization to do business in this state.

History: 2014 AACS.