San Jose Operation Snags More Than One Dozen Unlicensed Operators

Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) netted 14 suspects in a San Jose undercover sting operation this week. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office assisted in the December 7, 2010 sting and a sweep of construction sites on December 8, which resulted in one citation for contracting with an expired license and another for failure to carry workers compensation insurance.

Thousands of Jobs, Contractors Needed

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Understanding the Contractor’s License Bond

A surety bond is a contract in which a surety company promises the State of California that the contractor will comply with the Contractors’ State License Law. Generally speaking, a licensed contractor is obligated not to commit any violations of the Contractors’ State License Law. The law describes and identifies specific violations that the bond will cover and violations can result in disciplinary action against the licensed contractor.

Important CSLB Bulletin: Attention C-10 Contractors

CSLB Announces Zero-Tolerance for C-10 Requirement ViolationsOnly Certified Electricians to Perform Work as Electricians SACRAMENTO – Effective immediately, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) establishes a zero-tolerance enforcement policy and will issue legal action against any C-10 Electrical contractor who willfully employs even one uncertified electrician to perform work as an electrician. CSLB is legally … Read more

CSLB Reports: More Than One Dozen Phony Contractors Caught in San Rafael Sting

CSLB reports on recent sting two-day undercover sting conducted by the CSLB Statewide Invetigative Fraud Team (Swift) along with investigators from the Marin County District Attorney’s office. Individuals were cited for bidding jobs without a license, advertising without a license and fraudulent use of an incorrect license number.

STEPS TO BECOMING A LICENSED CONTRACTOR IN CALIFORNIA:What You Need To Know

Who must be licensed as a contractor?
All businesses or individuals, who construct or alter any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure in California, must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board if the total cost (labor and materials) of one or more contracts on the project is $500 or more. Contractors must be licensed before submitting bids.

Contractors State License Services Honors Victor Perez With A Contractors Scholarship

Contractors State License Services Honors, Victor Perez with A Contractors Scholarship
California’s Largest Contractors School Grants Full Scholarship To Build A Brighter Future For Hero Who Saved Abducted Girl
CSLS Awards Victor Perez Full Scholarship, Fresno California
I knew we could do more than simply give him a job, we could help him build a future and a business that would ultimately help him provide for his family”, said David Mizener, CSLS President & CEO