California State Contractors Law and Business Study Guide with Complete Solutions

California State Contractors Law and Business Study Guide with Complete Solutions California State Contractors Law and Business Study Guide with Complete Solutions California State Contractors Law and Business Study Guide with Complete Solutions Who must be licensed as a contractor? - ANSWER-All who construct or alter any residential or commercial work that cost more than $500 (labor+material) How old do you have to be to obtain a contractor license? - ANSWER-18 years old How many years of experience are required to obtain a contractors license - ANSWER-At least 4 years at a journeyman level. Is anyone exempt from the requirements to be licensed? - ANSWER-Yes. 1)Representatives of Federal, state, County, City, or other local governments. 2) Officers of a court acting within the scope of their own business. 3) Owners or tenants engaged in petroleum or gas operations. 4) Manufacturers of mobile homes. 5) Employees working for wages as their sole compensation. 6) Property Owners who build or improve their own property. Licenses are issued - ANSWER-Per entity. Individual license, Partnership License, Joint Venture License etc. Each count as an entity Does California recognize contractor licenses issued by other states or countries? - ANSWER-No. But it does have reciprocal agreements with some states that recognize the experience qualification. What happens if you contract without a license? - ANSWER-Misdemeanor charge. Unlicensed contractors face potential sentences of up to 6 months in jail and/or $500