People v. Johnson

Defendant, Francis Johnson, was charged by criminal complaint with violating the Illinois Plumbing License Law (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 111½, par. 116.36 et seq.) by installing plumbing pipe and fixtures without a plumber’s license. He moved to dismiss the complaint on the ground that the provisions of the Act which have prevented him from taking the licensing examination are unconstitutional. The trial court agreed, and dismissed the complaint. The State appealed directly to this court pursuant to Rule 302(a)(1). 58 Ill. 2d R. 302(a)(1).

Defendant has, as a general contractor, constructed…