43-18-11.3. Advertising prohibited - Exceptions - Penalty.
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1. Except as provided in this section, if a plumbing license is required under section
43-18-11 or by local ordinance, no person offering plumbing contracting services may
advertise as a plumbing contractor, master plumber, or journeyman plumber unless the
person employs a licensed journeyman plumber, or the person is a licensed master
plumber. Any advertisement must contain the appropriate license number. This section
does not apply to advertising purchased or contracted for prior to July 1, 1989.
2. a. A person violating this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor for a first
conviction, but no fine in excess of one hundred dollars and no term of
imprisonment may be imposed.
b. A person violating this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor for a second or
subsequent conviction, but the penalties are as follows:
(1)For a second conviction, no fine in excess of one thousand dollars and no
term of imprisonment may be imposed.
(2)For a third or subsequent conviction, a fine not to exceed one thousand
dollars or imprisonment not to exceed thirty days, or both, may be imposed.