326.92 PENALTIES.
Subdivision 1.
Misdemeanor. A person required to be licensed under sections
326.83 to
326.991 who performs unlicensed work is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 1a.
Gross misdemeanor. A person required to be licensed under sections
326.84 to
326.991 who violates an order under subdivision 3 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Subd. 2.
Lien rights. An unlicensed person who knowingly violates sections
326.83 to
326.98 has no right to claim a lien under section
514.01 and the lien is void. Nothing in this section
affects the lien rights of material suppliers and licensed contractors to the extent provided by law.
Subd. 3.
Commissioner action. The commissioner may bring actions, including cease and
desist actions, against any person licensed or required to be licensed under sections
326.83 to
326.991 to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
History: 1991 c 306 s 16; 1993 c 245 s 28,29; 1999 c 137 s 8