C7 C7 Contractor Licensing & Business Requirements 4

Question 1

A C7 licensee wants to add a partner to their sole proprietorship. What must they do regarding the CSLB?

Accepted Answer

File a new application and obtain a new license for the partnership

Answer

Adding a partner changes the business entity, requiring a new license application with CSLB for the partnership.

Question 2

Under California law, what is the maximum civil penalty CSLB can impose on an unlicensed person who contracts for work requiring a C7 license?

Accepted Answer

$15,000 per violation

Answer

CSLB can impose civil penalties up to $15,000 per violation against unlicensed contractors under Business and Professions Code Section 7028.

Question 3

A C7 contractor's workers' compensation insurance policy lapses. How long does CSLB allow before automatically suspending the license?

Accepted Answer

No grace period — suspension is immediate upon lapse notification

Answer

CSLB automatically suspends a contractor's license immediately upon receiving notice that workers' compensation coverage has lapsed.

Question 4

Which document must a C7 contractor provide to a homeowner BEFORE starting a home improvement project over $500?

Accepted Answer

A written contract containing specific statutory disclosures

Answer

California law requires a written contract with specific disclosures — including cancellation rights and mechanics lien warning — for home improvement jobs over $500.

Question 5

A C7 contractor receives a CSLB citation with a $500 fine. If they disagree, what is the first step to contest it?

Accepted Answer

Request an informal conference with the CSLB within 15 business days

Answer

A licensee who contests a CSLB citation must request an informal conference within 15 business days of receiving the citation.

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C7 C7 Contractor Licensing & Business Requirements 4