An installer may not file a lien, or bring or maintain in any court of this state a suit or action, for compensation for the performance of any work requiring a license under ORS 446.003, 446.395 to 446.420 and 455.230 or for the breach of any contract for installation work which is subject to ORS 446.003, 446.395 to 446.420 and 455.230, unless the installer was:\n(1) Licensed under ORS 446.003, 446.395 to 446.420 and 455.230 at the time the installer bid or entered into the contract for performance of the work; and\n(2) Licensed continuously while performing the work for which compensation is sought. [1989 c.683 §8]
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