Royta:
IF the costs of a permit seem excessive, or a burden....think about how much of a "burden" a $2000 fine for working WITHOUT the permit would be to you!!
A sincere 1st time offender may get a reduction to $250-$500 for a "good reason", but a licensed EC should know better.
You may have a different set of rules where you are, but here in NJ it's the "way".
John
