03/09/2021
Please beware!! There are many individuals and companies scamming people. Always ask is your Landscaper insured and bonded!!!!
Disciplinary Actions
The Board is required by law to investigate every complaint received. If the findings of the investigation indicate that a violation of the laws and/or rules enforced by the Board have occurred, a number of disciplinary actions are available to the Board. Following is a list of actions for 2020.
2020 Settlement Agreements
Upon completion of an investigation, a Settlement Agreement can be issued to a licensed or an unlicensed individual where it is determined through an investigation that a violation has occurred. The Settlement Agreement is made between the Board and the Respondent and admits wrongdoing on the part of the Respondent. The agreement lays out the sanctions and remedies required which include fines predetermined by the Board, investigatory and attorney costs.
Christopher Scott - Hampstead
Johnny Martinez - Durham Macario Diaz - Shallotte
Paul Lucas, Jr. - Indian Trail
Luis Eduardo Torres - Youngsville
Daniel Kent McDonald - Denver
Chad Little - Richfield
2/12/20
2/13/20
5/13/20
6/17/20
8/12/20
8/24/20
11/11/20
Unlicensed Practice
Unlicensed Practice
Unlicensed Practice
Minimum Standards
Unlicensed Practice
Advertising
Minimum Standards
2020 Hearings
If a Respondent does not agree to a Settlement, a Notice of Hearing shall be issued. A Hearing can be scheduled in order for both sides to have the opportunity to present evidence and argue their case.
CASE # U20-010
In the matter of Yardscapes, Inc. and Steven Wood, Cove City, NC
VIOLATION: Mr. Wood and his company installed a landscape irrigation system in NC without obtaining the proper license before installation from the NCICLB in violation of GS § 89G. BOARD ACTION: Upon review of the evidence presented, the Board determined a violation of NC GS § 89G-2, prohibiting the practice of irrigation construction or contracting by an unlicensed individual, occurred at a residential location in New Bern. The Board assessed a total civil penalty in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) in accordance with NC GS § 89G-12.