CSLB Bulletin: CSLB and Partners Sting 15 for Contracting Without Licenses
Undercover operation targets illegal operators in Orange County
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THE CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD (CSLB) ZERO-TOLERANCE ENFORCEMENT POLICY IN 2010 AND NOW ISSUES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ANY C-10 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WHO WILLFULLY EMPLOYS AN UNCERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO PERFORM WORK AS AN ELECTRICIAN
CSLB Announces Zero Tolerance Enforcement Policy for C-10 Electrical Contractors. ————————————————————————————————— SACRAMENTO – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) established a zero-tolerance enforcement policy in 2010 and now issues legal action against any C-10 Electrical contractor who willfully employs an uncertified electrician to perform work as an electrician. CSLB is legally required to open … Read more
Avoid the Pinch…CSLB Fee Increase coming soon!
CSLB Fee’s increase July 2011. Get your Contractors license now to avoid the pinch.
Statewide sting nets 19 suspected unlicensed contractors in San Diego County
The Contractors State License Board conducted a sting operation in the San Diego area to spotlight the severe risks California consumers take when they hire unlicensed operators to work in and around their home.
Important CSLB Bulletin: Contractors State License Board Encourages Vigilance as Winter Storms Hit State
“A state-licensed contractor is the right choice when looking for a legitimate, qualified home repairperson”especially in an urgent situation,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “A CSLB-licensed contractor who is skilled in the specific trade you are seeking is not likely to leave you in the lurch when it comes to properly completing the job at a fair price.”
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.