Sec. 2. (a) A contractor doing work, other than work for a political subdivision, in a county having a population of:
(1) more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000); or
(2) more than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000) and less than one hundred seventy-four thousand (174,000);
must obtain a unified license bond as provided in this chapter. This unified license bond is in lieu of any other bond for this type of work required by the county or a city or town within that county, and the bond must be in an amount equal to five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(b) The unified license bond shall be held for compliance with the ordinances and regulations governing business in the county, or a city or town within that county. The unified license bond required by this chapter shall be filed with the county recorder.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 17-2-88-1(b); subsection (b) formerly 17-2-88-2.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.127. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.1, SEC.52; P.L.12-1992, SEC.121; P.L.170-2002, SEC.127; P.L.119-2012, SEC.157; P.L.104-2022, SEC.130.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 11. Building and Safety Regulations
Chapter 3.1. Licensing of Contractors in Lake and Porter Counties
22-11-3.1-1. "Contractor" Defined
22-11-3.1-2. Bond Requirement; Filing
22-11-3.1-3. License to Do Business Not Prohibited; Fees; Limits
22-11-3.1-4. Duration of License; Annual Renewal Fee Not Prohibited
22-11-3.1-5. Expiration of License; Reapplication
22-11-3.1-6. Holders of Valid Licenses; Reapplication Not Required; Chapter Applicable