§ 18-419. Bond.  


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  • If application for a license is made by a person whose license has been denied, suspended or revoked as a result of disciplinary action for violation of any of the provisions of this article, the building board of appeals may require, as a condition precedent to this issuance of a license to such applicant, or the removal or suspension, that such applicant file a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state or make a cash deposit, with the city treasurer in such amounts as the building board of appeals may find reasonable, taking into consideration the scope and extent of the operations of the applicant, but not to exceed the sum of $5,000.00. In each instance the city shall appear as obligee of the bond furnished. If the building board of appeals shall by order require the filing of such bond or the posting of such cash deposit, every person injured by the unlawful acts enumerated in section 18-422 or omission of such applicant may bring action in a proper court on the bond or cash deposit for the damage he suffered as a result thereof to the extent of the bond or cash. Any proper mechanic's lien shall be a preferred claim against any bond or cash deposit required by order of the building board of appeals. This article shall not be construed to relieve any person from civil liability or criminal prosecution under the general laws of the state.

(Code 1965, § 8.265)