New Franklin Business License for a Construction Contractor: Proof of Workers' Compensation Required ordinance (§ 605.070)

A. No business license for a contractor in the construction industry under the provisions of this Chapter shall be issued by the City Clerk unless the applicant first provides to the City Clerk:

1. A certificate of insurance to establish the existence of Workers' Compensation insurance for the benefit of employees of the applicant, or

2. An affidavit, the form of which shall be developed by the Division of Workers' Compensation, signed by the applicant attesting that the contractor is exempt from the requirement of maintaining such insurance.

B. It is unlawful for any applicant to provide fraudulent information pursuant to this Section.

C. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create or constitute a liability to or a cause of action against the City of New Franklin or its officers or employees in regard to the issuance of any license to this Section or this Chapter.