California Contractor License Reciprocity

True (A)

To protect the public.

General Engineering (A) = Deal mainly with fixed works (e.g., excavation, grading, bridges, reservoirs, and highways) General Building (B) = Work on buildings: structures that shelter people, animals, or chattel (items of personal property, such as an automobile, that can be moved from one place to another) Specialty (C) = Bid and perform single trades such as electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, and roofing.

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<p>Arizona, Nevada, and Utah</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A request for bond/license fee and a $15,000 contractor's bond or bond alternative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Homeowners (B), The claimant, the bonding company will pay the injured party but will then attempt to collect the funds from the principal (you!). (C), Trust funds to which a licensee failed to pay fringe benefits due as a result of a union collective-bargaining agreement. (D), Persons damaged by a willful and deliberate violation of the Contractors' License Law or by fraud carried out in the course of a construction contract (E), Employees who were not paid by the licensee (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Agreement allowing licensed contractors from certain states to work in California without taking the trade exam.

A bond guaranteeing payment for damages caused by a contractor, protecting clients and employees.

Process to obtain a contractor's license, requiring a verification form and exams.

Contractor vehicles must display the business name and license number clearly.

Exemption for contractors whose total contract price is less than $500.

Two or more licensed contractors collaborate on a project, sharing resources.

Contractors' State License Board, responsible for enforcing licensing laws in California.

Person responsible for ensuring a business meets licensing requirements.

Significant fines and potential jail time for contractors working without a license.

Contractor applicants must pass specific trade and business management exams to obtain a license.

Exemption allowing property owners to perform work on their own property under certain conditions.

Contractors must include their license number in all contracts and advertisements.

Contractors can be held liable for damages if they violate licensing laws.

Process for contractors to add further classifications to their existing license.

Certain individuals and situations that do not require a contractor's license.

Victims can file complaints with CSLB within specific time limits about contractors' violations.

In a sole proprietorship, the individual is usually the QI or hires an RME.

In a partnership, the QI may be a general partner or an RME responsible for compliance.

Corporations can have multiple QIs and must comply with licensing requirements.

An LLC can have RMEs or QIs and carries specific licensing requirements.

In California, lawsuits for unpaid contracting work require the contractor to be licensed during the project.

Qualifying individuals may skip written exams under certain conditions if they have prior relevant experience.

Contractors can renew their licenses within five years of expiration with a delinquency fee.

Specific contractors must have additional information on vehicle signage for inspection.

CSLB is made up of public and contractor members focused on public protection.

CSLB has the authority to inspect contractor work and issue penalties for violations.

Severe penalties for fraudulent use of a contractor's license number include fines and jail time.

CSLB provides information and training resources to help contractors meet legal requirements.

CSLB's primary mission is protecting the public by regulating the construction industry.