Stayed Suspensions Explained: What They Mean and Why They Matter for Contractors, Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC License Holders
Many licensed professionals in North Carolina—general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC licensees—find themselves confused when a licensing board offers a Consent Order as part of resolving a complaint. Seeing the word “suspension” in black and white often triggers panic: Will I lose my license and my livelihood?

