§ 60-13-30 — Suit by contractor for compensation; pleading and proof

of license. A. No contractor shall act as agent or bring or maintain any action in any court of the state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act for which a license is required by the Construction Industries Licensing Act without alleging and proving that such contractor was a duly licensed contractor at the time the alleged cause of action arose. B. Any contractor operating without a license as required by the Construction Industries Licensing Act shall have no right to file or claim any mechanic's lien as now provided by law.

Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 67-35-33, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 199, § 33; 1977, ch. 245,