§ 151.023 REQUIREMENTS BEFORE ENGAGING IN WORK.
   (A)   (1)   It shall be unlawful for any person or firm to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor within the city without having both a valid and effective:
         (a)   Local business tax receipt from the city or county wherein it maintains its permanent business location; and
         (b)   State of Florida or Broward County certificate of competency for the trade or occupation in which it proposes to work.
      (2)   (a)   Any person or firm subject to the requirements of division (A)(1) above, which maintains its permanent place of business outside of the corporate limits of the city shall be required to register with the City Building Department prior to contracting for any work.
         (b)   Any person required to register pursuant to the above provision shall pay a contractor record management fee therefor, to be set or amended by resolution of the City Commission.
      (3)   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that an individual cannot work in a trade or occupation regulated by this chapter without a certificate of competency when such individual is employed by and under the direct supervision of a person certified in the trade or occupation concerned.
(‘72 Code, § 10-22) (Ord. O-66-22, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-72-168, passed 9-20-72; Am. Ord. O-2007-07, passed 4-18-07; Am. Ord. O-2010-32, passed 9-1-10)
   (B)   (1)   Before any person may work at a trade, engage in business or contract for work as a contractor, subcontractor, specialty contractor or tradesperson within the city, such person shall first obtain a certificate of competency from the county or be duly certified and registered by the state in said capacity.
      (2)   The scope of work within the city for each person issued a certificate of competency shall be limited to the scope of work described in the classification for which the county certificate or state certification is issued.
      (3)   It shall be a violation in this city for any person, firm or business organization to engage in or represent that such person, firm or business organization is qualified to perform work or contract in any trade or occupation without first obtaining a current valid county certificate of competency or a current valid state certification.
      (4)   When an individual is employed by and under the direct supervision of a person certified in the trade or occupation being performed within the city, such individual can work in that trade or occupation without first obtaining a certificate of competency or a certification from the state.
      (5)   (a)   The city requires a person certified by the county or state to register with the city presenting proof of identity, proof of insurance, and certification prior to obtaining a building permit or working within the city.
         (b)   Any person required to register pursuant to the above provision shall pay a contractor record management fee therefor, to be set or amended by resolution of the City Commission.
(‘72 Code, § 10-22.1) (Ord. O-88-47, passed 9-7-88; Am. Ord. O-2010-32, passed 9-1-10) Penalty, see § 151.999