§ 3607. Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate of registration.
§ 3607. Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate of registration. (a) The Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate of registration if the contractor or an officer, partner, director, stockholder, or agent of the contractor does any of the following under this chapter: (1) Fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter. (2) […]
§ 3608. Appeals.
§ 3608. Appeals. (a) Following an investigation in which the Department makes an initial determination that a contractor has violated 1 or more provisions of this chapter, the Department may make a decision to do 1 or more of the following: (1) Deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate of registration. (2) Require the posting of […]
§ 3609. Penalties.
§ 3609. Penalties. (a) A knowing violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $85,000 per violation. (b) A violation that is not a knowing violation may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per violation. 82 Del. Laws, c. […]
§ 3610. Enforcement.
§ 3610. Enforcement. (a) The Department may bring a civil action to enforce this chapter, including an action for injunctive relief in the Court of Chancery to enjoin work by an unregistered contractor. (b) The Department is not required to post a bond or filing fee in connection with an action under this section. (c) […]
§ 3611. Distribution of proceeds from fees and civil penalties.
§ 3611. Distribution of proceeds from fees and civil penalties. (a) The Department shall retain all application fees collected under § 3605 of this title for enforcement purposes. (b) All civil penalties collected under this chapter must be paid to the General Fund of this State. 82 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 4; 82 Del. […]
§ 3606. Issuance and term of a certificate of registration.
§ 3606. Issuance and term of a certificate of registration. (a) Except as provided under § 3607 of this title, upon receipt of a completed, accurate, application and fee under § 3605 of this title, the Department shall issue a certificate of registration to the contractor. A certificate of registration is valid as follows: (1) […]
§ 3601. Short title.
§ 3601. Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the “Delaware Contractor Registration Act.” 82 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 4; 82 Del. Laws, c. 291, § 2;
§ 3602. . . Definitions.
§ 3602. . Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Contractor” means a person, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal business entity or successor or subsidiary thereof that engages in construction services or maintenance under an express or implied contract on behalf of another entity or individual for […]
§ 3603. Administration and enforcement.
§ 3603. Administration and enforcement. The Office of Contractor Registration in the Department shall administer and enforce this chapter, using the rules and procedures of the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. 82 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 4; 82 Del. Laws, c. 291, § 2;
§ 3604. Registration required.
§ 3604. Registration required. A contractor must register under this chapter before performing construction services or maintenance. 82 Del. Laws, c. 168, § 4; 82 Del. Laws, c. 291, § 2;