Why... I'm STUNNED... STUNNED, I tell ya!

Why does this not surprise me? They broke the law of this state for decades by even being IN operation, so why should they bother with following the rules while they were doing it?



Clark Utilities admits violations by appliance repair service

Friday, June 10, 2005
By ERIK ROBINSON, Columbian staff writer

Clark Public Utilities failed to acquire the proper licensing and permits for its appliance repair service, and this week paid $20,000 for violating state law.

Clark admitted the violations in an agreement signed Wednesday with the state Department of Labor and Industries. The state agency investigated allegations that utility employees replaced water heaters and repaired appliances without the necessary building permits or up-to-date contractor licenses.

The agency cited the utility for 13 electrical violations and 10 plumbing violations.

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