Chapter 1 - Contractor License Law

Question 1

What is a QI ? And also known as ?

Answer 1

Qualifying Individual ; RME ( responsible managing employee)

Question 2

If an RME or RMO leaves a licensed business , forms called “ Notice of Disassociation” and an “ Application for the Replacing the Qualifying Individual” mist be filed with the CSLB within how many days ?

Answer 2

90 days

Question 3

QPs and RMOs must inactivate any other licenses they qualify unless they own at least how much of the business they are qualifying for ?

They may act as the qualifier for up to how many firms in one year period ?

Answer 3

20%

3 firms

Question 4

You may change the name or address of any business without filing new application by sending an “Application to Change Contractor Name and/or address “ or a letter within how many days ?

Answer 4

90 days

Question 5

General Building “B” contractors may not bid on work involving only one trade — with the exception of what ?

Answer 5

Framing or carpentry

And unless they also have a specialty classification

Question 6

When two or more licensed companies might want to join forces and submit together or otherwise enter into a joint operation, they may obtain a what ?

Answer 6

Joint venture license

Question 7

Joint venture licenses are valid for how long ?

Answer 7

2 years

Question 8

Licensed Plumbing, Sign, and Well Drilling Contractors must have their business name, business address and contractors license number in letters at least ____ _____ high on both sides of their commercial vehicles ?

Answer 8

1 1/2”

Question 9

Those performing “minor” work for less than how much, are exempt from licensing requirements?

Answer 9

$500

Question 10

Once applicant passes the exams , they must pay original licensing fees within how many days after receiving pass letter ?

Answer 10

90 days

Question 11

The CSLB has formal reciprocity agreements with ARIZONA, NEVADA and UTAH. If applicant holds license in these three states, which exam is waived ?

Answer 11

Trade

Question 12

A bond or bond alternative usually required for a contractors license is how much __________, as of Jan 1 2023 ?

Answer 12

$25,000

Question 13

Inactive licenses do not require a bond, but the license renewal fee must be paid every how many years ?

Answer 13

4 years

Question 14

No bond is required if the RMO holds less than how much voting stock of the corporation ?

Answer 14

10%

Question 15

LLCs must also obtain a $________ surety bond to protect employees and workers if the company fails to pay wages, interest on wages, or other contributions.

Answer 15

$100,000

Question 16

The qualifying individual must pass the state license exam within _______ or the application is voided

Answer 16

18 months

Question 17

An active contractor license expires every ____, from the last day of the month in which license was issued

Answer 17

2 years

Question 18

An inactive license must be renewed every _____ ?

Answer 18

4 years

Question 19

If a contractor forgets to renew license on time, the expired license may be renewed any time within ______ after its expiration without reapplying for a license and fulfilling the exam or waiver requirements again.

Answer 19

5 years

Question 20

The Registrar must be notified within how many days if the QI dies ?

Answer 20

90 days

Question 21

In general , the Registrar of Contractors must start legal action within _______ from the complaint is filed regarding a licensee

Answer 21

4 years

Question 22

Contractors must keep records for at least ______ after completion of any project .

Answer 22

5 years

Question 23

A licensee may appeal to the Registrar for hearing within how many days after receiving a citation ?

Answer 23

15 working days

Question 24

Regarding to arbitration , mandatory arbitration is required when claimed damages are equal or less than what ?

Answer 24

Amount of contractors license bond

Question 25

Both parties must return the “ Agreement to Arbitrate” to the Registrar within how many days in order to schedule arbitration ?

Answer 25

30 days

Question 26

Small claims court : no one may file more than two cases over what amount during a calendar year ?

Answer 26

$2,500

Question 27

An attorney MUST be present in court if your business is what entity ?

Answer 27

LLC or Corporation

Question 28

Contractors planning to conduct an excavation must contact the appropriate regional Notification Center at least ____ but no more than ____ calendar days before beginning that excavation

Answer 28

2 working days ; 14 calendar days

Question 29

If a building permit is required, the law allows a building inspector to enter and inspect a residence between what hours ?

Answer 29

8AM to 6PM

Question 30

Excavators must clearly mark the boundaries of work area, usually with what color paint ?

Answer 30

WHITE

Question 31

If human remains are found at an excavation site, you must immediately contact who ?

Answer 31

County Coroner

Question 32

A Construction Activities Storm Water General Permit is required for construction projects _____ or more is size ?

Answer 32

1 acre

Question 33

Who regulates the construction permits in coastal areas ?

Answer 33

Coastal commission

Question 34

One working day is define Monday to Friday between what hours ?

Answer 34

7 am to 5 pm

Question 35

How many days must an “agreement to arbitrate” be returned by the participants after being mailed by CSLBs registrar ?

Answer 35

Within 30 days

Question 36

A second conviction of contracting without a license a court may impose what amount of a fine ?

Answer 36

20% of contract price OR total payments made

Question 37

If the CSLB denies your license due to a prior criminal conviction, you may request a hearing on the decision, this request must be submitted in writing no later than how many days from the date of denial ?

Answer 37

60 days

Question 38

Construction Activities Storm Water General Permit is required for construction projects ________ or more in size

Answer 38

One acre