I, as a consumer, would not hire someone that would circumvent local
rules, by not having a license in an area requiring a license.

That is my personal option, and having to had 'clean-up' work done by
unlicensed electricians, I feel my option is strongly fact based.

But then I have an adversion to house fire.

tom

I as a consumer look for a good deal.........

Being licensed is no guarantee of quality, license cancelled they just
start over.

word of mouth is often the best indicator....

but I DONT have extra bucks to throw away