According to TCA 62-6-119, what is the penalty for contracting without a license in Tennessee for work requiring licensure?
Correct Answer
D) Class C misdemeanor and civil penalty up to $1,000
TCA 62-6-119 specifies that contracting without a license is a Class C misdemeanor with potential civil penalties up to $1,000.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
TCA 62-6-119 specifically classifies unlicensed contracting as a Class C misdemeanor and authorizes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation. This combination of criminal and civil penalties reflects Tennessee's enforcement approach for licensing violations.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Class A misdemeanor only
A Class A misdemeanor is the most serious misdemeanor classification in Tennessee (punishable by up to 11 months, 29 days in jail). Unlicensed contracting is classified as a lesser Class C misdemeanor under TCA 62-6-119, not a Class A.
Option B: Class A misdemeanor and civil penalty up to $10,000
A Class A misdemeanor with a $10,000 civil penalty significantly overstates both the criminal classification and the civil penalty ceiling. This answer combines the wrong misdemeanor class with an inflated penalty amount.
Option C: Class B misdemeanor only
A Class B misdemeanor is the middle tier of Tennessee misdemeanor classifications. TCA 62-6-119 specifically designates unlicensed contracting as a Class C misdemeanor, one level below Class B.
Memory Technique
Remember 'C for Contractor without a license — Class C, $1,000 Civil penalty.' The alliteration of C-C-C ($1,000 Civil, Class C, Contractor) links the three elements. Alternatively: 'Class C = $1K fine, not a crime spree.'
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