12-302. Electricians to be licensed.
   (1)   No persons shall engage in or do electrical work within the corporate limits of Cookeville, Tennessee, unless and until he:
      (a)   Possesses a currently valid license or permit from the City of Cookeville which covers such work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the privilege tax laws of Tennessee, or
      (b)   Shall make application with the City Clerk of Cookeville, Tennessee, for a license or permit to do electrical work and shall pay to Cookeville, Tennessee, a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the year beginning with the effective date of said permit.
   (2)   The provisions of this section shall apply to all persons doing such work for hire but shall not apply to persons engaging in such work on their own premises and upon property owned by or to be used by them, provided, however, that all other sections of this chapter shall be complied with.
(1970 Code,
§ 4-302, as amended by Ord. #08-09-20, Oct. 2008)