The Department of Government Services advises that John Maher and Maher Manufacturing Co. Ltd of Conception Bay South pleaded guilty on May 8 in Provincial Court in St. John�s to charges stemming from electrical violations.

Between July 6, 2006, and September 20, 2006, Mr. Maher hired a person who was not qualified or licensed to carry out an electrical installation to an extension of the building that houses Maher Manufacturing Co. Ltd. As a result, the company operated the electrical system without the needed authorization under the Public Safety Act.

Mr. Maher pleaded guilty to operating a system in a manner that does not comply with section 15(1) of the Public Safety Act and was fined $500. Maher Manufacturing Co. Ltd. pleaded guilty to failing to obtain an installation permit or submit plans as required by section 8(3) of the Electrical Regulations and was fined $500. Another four charges against both the individual and company were withdrawn.

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