Undercover operation catches alleged unlicensed contractors operating in Nevada

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada State Contractors Board says a recent undercover operation resulted in catching a number of allegedly unlicensed contractors operating in Nevada.

They say the statewide operation focused on identifying unlicensed contractors and addressing allegations of illegal construction activities.

The NCSB their recent enforcement operation identified individuals unlawfully bidding on construction projects without a proper required contractor’s license.

They say four undercover operations were conducted using residential and commercial properties as decoys, and 12 unlicensed contractors were identified unlawfully bidding on work requiring a contractor’s license.

42 criminal cases were also opened by the NCSB as a result of the operation.

They say bids for a variety of construction efforts, such as garage conversions, painting, drywall and more, were offered as part of the operations.