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The deadline for filing a preliminary 20-day notice is ____.
20 days
The deadline to file a lien after a 'notice of completion' is ____.
60 days
The deadline to file a lien after completion, if a notice of completion is not filed, is ____.
120 days
The deadline for enforcing a lien by filing a lawsuit is ____.
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The deadline to dispute a lien after notice of owner's intent to retain payment is ____.
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The deadline for releasing a lien that has been paid in full is ____.
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What total cost requires a contractor license?
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Which state agency has the authority to issue a contractor license?
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What is the role of the ROC?
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If you have a B-general license, which of the following must be subcontracted?
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Which commercial license classification is permitted to subcontract electrical work?
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What type of work must a B-general residential contractor subcontract?
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What business types are eligible for a contractor license?
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What is the minimum experience required for a new qualifying party for a contractor license?
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A military spouse relocating to Arizona may waive the trade exam if they have held a license in a comparable classification for ____.
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How long is a person barred from being part of a license application after being convicted of contracting without a license?
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One person may act as the qualifying party for up to two licensees if they own at least ____ of each entity.
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If the qualifying party stops working for the licensee, notification to the ROC must occur within ____.
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If a qualifying party dissociates with the licensee, the licensee must requalify with a new party in ____.
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Once an application has been submitted, a license application and fees must be addressed by the ROC within ____.
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If a license application is determined to be incomplete, the ROC must notify the applicant in ____.
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If the ROC requests additional materials, the applicant must provide the information in ____.
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Which fee will not be returned if a license application is denied or returned?
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Who is required to submit a background check before submitting a license application?
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If someone had a license revoked or denied, how long must they wait before applying again?
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If a license is not renewed on time, the licensee has up to ____ after the missed renewal date to renew and pay a late fee.
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A license that has not been renewed by the renewal date is automatically ____.
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If a licensee requests to have a license inactivated, the license may be inactivated for up to ____.
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How many times may a license be inactivated?
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If a licensee is on active duty, the renewal period is extended by ____ days after their return.
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Which type of licensee must submit proof of good standing with the Arizona Corporate Commission with an application for renewal?
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A surety bond for a contractor must be made out to the ____.
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A contractor must satisfy the bond requirement with ____.
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If a license with a cash bond is canceled, the licensee may withdraw any remaining balance after ____.
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A construction contract must be in writing when the dollar amount is more than ____.
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The minimum elements of a construction contract include which dollar amounts?
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A contractor cannot file a lawsuit for payment in Arizona unless they are licensed on the date the contract was entered into and the ____.
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Where is a contractor required to post an ROC license number?
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According to the requirements for displaying an ROC license number, contractors may provide a website instead of an ROC number in which locations?
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An ROC number is considered to be 'prominently displayed' on a website if it is clearly visible on ____.
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If a licensed business entity has a change in ownership greater than 25%, the registrar must be notified ____.
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Failure to pay a supplier could be grounds for suspension if the licensee owes more than ____.
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You must notify the registrar if the qualifying party disassociates within ____.
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Workmanship standards require licensed contractors to do all of the following except:
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The registrar is prohibited from investigating a complaint if the license is ____.
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If the date of actual occupancy occurs two months after the close of escrow on new construction, how long does the owner have to file a complaint with the ROC?
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How long does a person have to file a written complaint against a contractor's license?
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If the registrar determines a licensee bid on a job while their contract was on inactive status, they may issue a civil penalty up to ____.
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Contracting under a suspended license may incur a fee of up to ____.
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If a licensee fails to follow a written directive from AZ ROC, they may face a civil penalty up to ____.
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Which agency has the authority to issue a citation to a licensed contractor in AZ?
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If the ROC issues a citation against a license, the licensee has up to ____ to file a response.
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If a licensee requests a settlement conference to appeal the ROC's decision to deny a license, the conference must take place within ____.
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A licensee may request an informal settlement conference prior to a formal hearing no less than ____ prior to the hearing.
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After an administrative hearing regarding a complaint against a license, the administrative law judge must issue a recommendation to the ROC within ____.
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Following a hearing, the ROC will receive a recommendation from the administrative law judge. The ROC then has ____ to accept, reject, or modify it.
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As part of a final administrative hearing, the ROC may file an order to pay restitution to the claimant that may include:
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Study Notes
Legal Deadlines
- 20 days: Deadline for filing preliminary notice; late notices effective for only 20 days prior. (A.R.S. § 33-981)
- 60 days: Deadline to file a lien after a "notice of completion" is filed. (A.R.S. § 33-993(A))
- 120 days: Deadline to file a lien after "completion" without a notice of completion. (A.R.S. § 33-993(A))
- 6 months: Deadline to enforce a lien by filing a lawsuit.
- 10 days: Deadline to dispute a lien after notice of owner’s intent to retain payment. (A.R.S. § 33-994)
- 20 days: Deadline for releasing a lien paid in full to avoid penalties. (A.R.S. § 33-1006)
Contractor Licensing
- $1000: Maximum project cost for which a contractor license is required.
- ROC: The state agency authorized to issue contractor licenses.
- Contract Types: Only LLCs, sole proprietorships, and partnerships are eligible for a contractor license.
Licensing Requirements
- 2 years experience: Required for a new qualifying party performing or supervising work related to the license within the last 10 years.
- Military Spouse: Can waive the trade exam if licensed in a comparable classification for at least 1 year.
- 1 year bar: Convicted individuals for contracting without a license must wait a year before reapplying.
Qualifying Party Responsibilities
- 25% ownership: A person may qualify for up to two licenses if they own at least 25% of each entity.
- 15 days: Timeframe for notifying ROC if the qualifying party stops working for the licensee.
- 60 days: Time allotted for licensee to requalify with a new qualifying party after disassociation.
Application Procedures and Fees
- 60 days: ROC must act on a license application after submission and fees are paid.
- 20 days: ROC will notify if an application is incomplete.
- 30 days: Timeframe to provide additional material if requested by ROC.
- Processing fee: Non-refundable fee even if an application is returned, denied, or withdrawn.
License Renewal and Inactivation
- 1 year lapse: A revoked or denied license requires a 1-year wait before reapplication.
- 1 year grace: License can be renewed up to 1 year past the missed renewal date with a late fee.
- 5 years: License may be inactivated for up to 5 years upon request.
Workmanship Standards and Complaints
- Grounds for suspension: Failure to pay suppliers if debts exceed $750.
- 2 years: Time for filing a complaint regarding contractors' licenses.
- Complaints timing: Complaints can be filed two years from close of escrow or actual occupancy date.
Citations and Penalties
- $1000 penalty: ROC can impose this for bidding while contract is inactive.
- $500 penalty: For failing to follow a directive from AZ ROC.
- 15 days: Time limit for licensees to respond to citations issued by ROC.
Administrative Hearing Procedures
- 20 days: Administrative law judge issues recommendations after hearings.
- 30 days: ROC has to accept, reject, or modify the judge's recommendations following a hearing.
This summary encapsulates critical facts and procedural details regarding the Arizona ROC regulations and contractor licensing processes.
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