§ 8-79. Issuance; proof of liability, property damage and workers' compensation insurance.

All persons acting in the capacity of a contractor including those persons registered for the purpose of obtaining permits must provide proof of liability insurance if applicable and compliance with workers' compensation. Upon approval by the principal office and preparation of all appropriate documents, the applicant may be issued the certificate of competency applied for, if applicable or registered for permitting purposes.

Applicants and/or contractors regulated by the Hernando County Construction Licensing Board or otherwise registered must provide proof of public liability and property damage insurance for the safety and welfare of the public in such amounts as determined by the board if applicable. The applicant must provide proof of workers' compensation insurance, as required by this Code, Florida Statutes, and/or federal law.

(Ord. No. 2001-21, § 1, 12-18-01; Ord. No. 2010-2, § 4, 1-26-10; Ord. No. 2014-22, § 9, 10-28-14)