I don't know how it is in Ohio, but pretty much elsewhere you don't need a license to be a plumber. You need a license to be a contractor, which would be someone who owns a plumbing business; but since Joe hasn't bought the business yet, he shouldn't need one.

whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."

Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."