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Unlicensed sign contractor agrees to reimburse homeowner; citation fine reduced
Summary
The ALJ affirmed an administrative citation against Nahum Ramirez (Vegas Valley Signs) but reduced the fine; Ramirez agreed to reimburse the complainant $3,500 within 30 days. Board fees and costs were also ordered, with referral to the District Attorney if unpaid.
At the disciplinary hearing the Board's investigator and the complainant described the dispute with an unlicensed sign contractor. Respondent Nahum Ramirez testified and stated on the record that his legal name does not include "Figueroa." The ALJ found the administrative citation CR-2604-1762 to be affirmed but reduced the original fine from $1,000 to $250. By agreement of the parties, Ramirez voluntarily agreed to reimburse the complainant Marlene Marin $3,500 within 30 days. Board fees and costs were set at $900 plus additional investigation and hearing costs. "If this amount isn't paid in full the Board will turn the matter over to the District Attorney's office to proceed with criminal charges," the ALJ stated.
The decision recorded sworn testimony from Board Criminal Investigator Loran McAlister and the complainant. The transcript records the agreement to reimburse, the reduction of the citation fine, and the Board's award of fees and costs; timelines for payment were set (30 days for reimbursement; 120 days for fines/fees unless otherwise stated) and enforcement escalation to criminal referral was specified for nonpayment.
