The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has issued penalties to 41 unlicensed or unregistered contractors at nearly 350 construction sites in nine counties, including Chelan County.

A news release from L&I says the infractions were uncovered as part of a concentrated effort of unannounced inspections that occurred on Oct. 13-14.

Accepting contracted construction work in Washington State without a license and L&I registration is illegal and violators can face fines of $1,200 for a first offense, and up to $10,000 for repeated infractions.

The state mandates licensing and registration for contractors to aid in reducing the instance of customers falling victim to fraud or unethical practices. L&I registers contractors once it's confirmed that they have secured the insur

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