Fayette Evidence of Workers Compensation Insurance Prior to Issuance of Business License ordinance (§ 605.050)

A. Prior to the issuance of a business license for a contractor in the construction industry, the applicant shall be required to present a certificate of insurance for Workers Compensation coverage or an affidavit, the form of which shall be consistent with the affidavit of exemption for Workers Compensation notice pursuant to Section 287.061, RSMo., developed by the Division of Workers Compensation, signed by the applicant attesting that the contractor is exempt.

B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City of Fayette shall have no duty to investigate any certificate of insurance or affidavit filed pursuant to this Section, and nothing herein shall be construed so as to create or constitute a liability or a cause of action against the City in regard to the issuance of any license pursuant to this Chapter.