C-27 LAW
Contractors State License Board ️Division within the dept. of Consumer Affairs
How many members CSLB? ️13: 7 public, 5 licensed contractor, 1 labor rep.
CSLB appoints the Registrar ️Not a board member, executive secretary
Salaried Registrar ️Issue licenses, all records of a...
C-27 LAW
Contractors State License Board ✔️Division within the dept. of Consumer Affairs
How many members CSLB? ✔️13: 7 public, 5 licensed contractor, 1 labor rep.
CSLB appoints the Registrar ✔️Not a board member, executive secretary
Salaried Registrar ✔️Issue licenses, all records of apps, official seal, changes in exam procedure
Journeyman ✔️18 years old, 4 yrs experience in last 10 yrs.
Financial Solvency ✔️must be able to prove $2,500 in cash or assets
Individual Business ✔️Sole proprietor owns 100% of business and license
Partnership ✔️2 or more persons share ownership
Qualifying individual ✔️Reguired to supervise all activities of business. If the qualifying individual owns
10% or more of the licensee, he/she is not required to post bond
Corporation ✔️Its own entity consisting of one or more shareholders
Corporation ✔️Must have President, Secretary, and Treasurer
Responsible Managing Officer RMO ✔️The qualifying individual for a corporation
Responsible Managing Employee RME ✔️This person obtains license for the business they are full time
employee
, Contractor's Bond ✔️Guarantee funds to those deserving of compensation for damages done by
contractor
Required bond ✔️$15,000 issued by insurance company, admitted surety company, or cash deposit
filed with the Registrar.
Joint Venture License ✔️Two or more licensees able to work together, new application required,
additional bond required.
Penalty for unlicensed work ✔️First offense: $4,500, Second: criminal charges and 20% of contract
price, up to 6 months of prison. Unlicensed person may not bring any legal action.
How long is a license effective for? ✔️2 years, mail in renewal with fee by the last day of the month in
which it was issued or suspension, needs to be renewed within 3 years of the expiration date with
registration fee and late penalty fee or becomes void.
Retroactive Renewal ✔️License not renewed for circumstances beyond their control, petition includes
reasons why, 90 days of license expiration date.
Home Improvement Salesperson ✔️Must register with the Contractors State License Board,
misdemeanor for not registering, separate registrations for multiple contractors, must be renewed
every 2 years.
Issue a citation ✔️not to exceed $2,000, include a time period in which violation should be corrected.
15 working days to notify Registrar of appeal
Change business name or address ✔️Must notify Registrar within 90 days
Armed Forces ✔️Licensee may designate a responsible managing person to act in their place for up to
one year
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