HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 601 - Licensing and Bonding of Individuals, Firms, Corporations and Subcontractors Doing or Performing Work Within the City of St. Joseph
CHAPTER VI – GENERAL REGULATIONS
ORDINANCE 601 LICENSING AND BONDING OF INDIVIDUALS, FIRMS,
CORPORATIONS AND SUBCONTRACTORS DOING OR PERFORMING WORK
WITHIN THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ........................................................................ 601-1
Section 601.01: PURPOSE ......................................................................................... 601-1
Section 601.02: LICENSE REQUIRED ..................................................................... 601-1
Section 601.03: LOCAL LICENSE REQUIRED ........................................................ 601-1
Section 601.04: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING…..…………..….601-1
Section 601.05: PROOF OF LICENSE, BONDING AND INSURANCE ................... 601-1
Section 601.06: EXCEPTION .................................................................................... 601-2
Section 601.07: LIABILITY ....................................................................................... 601-2
Section 601.08: PENALTIES ..................................................................................... 601-2
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ORDINANCE 601 LICENSING AND BONDING OF INDIVIDUALS, FIRMS,
CORPORATIONS AND SUBCONTRACTORS DOING OR PERFORMING WORK WITHIN
THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
Section 601.01: PURPOSE. It is being in the interest of the private residents of the City
of St. Joseph that any person, firm or corporation who engages in the business of building,
carpentry, construction or related work, within the City of St. Joseph, shall first procure a license
therefor as provided herein.
Section 601.02: LICENSE REQUIRED. No person or entity subject to the licensing
provisions of Minnesota Statute Chapter 326 may engage in the business of building, carpentry,
construction or related work unless properly licensed by the State and in full compliance with the
applicable licensing provisions of Chapter 326.
Section 601.03: LOCAL LICENSE REQUIRED. Any person or entity not subject to the
licensing provisions of Minnesota Statute Chapter 326 may not engage in the business of
building, carpentry, construction or related work, unless properly licensed by the City and in full
compliance with the applicable provisions of this Ordinance. The license shall be issued by the
City Clerk for a term of one year upon payment of a license fee as may be established by the City
Council by resolution and amended from time to time, and presentation of proof of the
following:
a) Proof of liability insurance for damage to property in an amount equal to or
greater than $10,000.
b) Proof of liability insurance for personal injury or death of a combined limit equal
to or greater than $100,000.
c) A bond in the amount of not less than $5,000 for the benefit of persons injured or
suffering loss due to the applicant's failure to complete work for which he or she
has been retained, or due to defective or unworkmanlike performance. The bond
shall be written by a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of
Minnesota.
Section 601.04: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING. No person or firm
shall receive licensing or bonding who has not met the general requirements for City approvals
under Section 104.06 of the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances.
Section 601.05: PROOF OF LICENSE, BONDING AND INSURANCE. Upon request
of the City Building Inspector, City Clerk or customer, any persons or entity engaging in the
business of building, carpentry, construction or related work shall provide proof of a current
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valid license, as well as compliance with the applicable bonding and liability insurance
requirements of Chapter 326 or this Ordinance.
Section 601.06: EXCEPTION. Persons performing work on their own property or
assisting another to do work on their own property for which no compensation is paid shall be
exempt from the licensing requirements of this ordinance, but shall remain subject to the St.
Joseph Building Ordinance and the Building Code as adopted by the City.
Section 601.07: LIABILITY. This ordinance shall not be construed to affect the
responsibility or liability of any person owning, operating or installing the above described work
for damages to persons or property caused by any defect therein nor shall the City of St. Joseph
be held liable for a claim based upon enforcement of this ordinance.
Section 601.08: PENALTIES. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any
provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Updated 2/21/95
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