Suffolk County Home Improvement License
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563-1 - CORRECT ANSWER: Legislative Findings
563-1 Legislative Findings - CORRECT ANSWER: The County Legislature finds and
determines that the health, safety and general welfare of the consumers of Suffolk County will be enhanced if provision is made for the licensing of persons engaged in home improvement.
563-10 - CORRECT ANSWER: Prohibited Acts
563-10 Prohibited Acts - CORRECT ANSWER: abandonment or willful failure to perform any contract engaged in by a licensee. willful deviation from contract specifications or estimates in any material respect without the consent of the contracting party. engaging in deceptive or unconscionable trade practices in the solicitation or procurement of a contract. directly or indirectly publishing any false, deceptive or misleading advertisements. Discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to the recruiting, hiring or discharge of such employee because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or citizenship status.
563-11 - CORRECT ANSWER: Powers of Director; disposition of fees; liability
563-11 Powers of Director; disposition of fees; liability - CORRECT ANSWER: Director has the power to keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or revoked and all fines 1 / 3
adjudged. Issue temporary licenses, require any applicant for a license, require reasonable information of an applicant or licensee.
563-12 - CORRECT ANSWER: Penalties for offenses
563-12 Penalties for offenses - CORRECT ANSWER: If found guilty, a person will have a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Each such violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
563-13 - CORRECT ANSWER: Injunctive relief
563-13 Injunctive relief - CORRECT ANSWER: upon application of the Director, the County Attorney or the District Attorney may commence an action in the name of the County to restrain, prevent and enjoin a violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder or any continuance of such violation.
563-14 - CORRECT ANSWER: Effect on existing licenses
563-14 Effect on existing licenses - CORRECT ANSWER: a license issued by any
governmental agency prior to the effective date of the appropriate article of this chapter shall continue to remain in full force and effect until its expiration or termination unless sooner revoked or suspended for cause.
563-15 - CORRECT ANSWER: Review of administrative determinations
563-15 Review of administrative determinations - CORRECT ANSWER: The action of
the Director in adjudging fines or suspending, revoking or refusing to issue or renew a license may be reviewed by a proceeding brought under and pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York.
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563-17 - CORRECT ANSWER: License Required
563-17 License Required - CORRECT ANSWER: It is unlawful for any person to
engage in any business as a home improvement contractor without obtaining a license.A written test administered by the Office must be passed to receive a license. All certificates of public liability and property damage insurance and workers' compensation shall be furnished to the Office by the applicant prior to the initial issuance of the license. All advertising for home improvement contracting shall contain the license number.
563-18 - CORRECT ANSWER: Identification cards for salesmen
563-18 Identification cards for salesman - CORRECT ANSWER: It is unlawful for a
salesman to engage in any business on behalf of a home improvement contractor without obtaining an identification card from the Office.
563-19 - CORRECT ANSWER: Fees
563-19 Fees - CORRECT ANSWER: home improvement contracting license app - $200
fee for home improvement contracting license or renewal - $200 per annum Identification card or renewal - $50 per annum Salesman's identification card app - $0 Additional identification cards and renewals - $50 per annum
563-2 Business - CORRECT ANSWER: Includes occupation, profession, trade, craft or any other calling for hire
563-2 Commissioner or Director - CORRECT ANSWER: The Commissioner of the
Department of Consumer Affairs
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