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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

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  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

Contractors State License Services (CSLS) introduces home inspection training course, BPI Energy Audit training course, NAPCEP Solar PV Photovoltaic Installer training course, and Locksmithing training course.

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VAN NUYS, March 08, 2011— Contractors State License Services adds Home Industry training classes its course offerings for the Spring semester. Students can elect to be trained in one or all of these in-demand professions.  Home inspectors earn an average of $76,000* per year.  The average inspection takes two to three hours.  Energy Auditors are … Read more

Important CSLB Bulletin: Contractors State License Board Encourages Vigilance as Winter Storms Hit State

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“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.”

San Jose Operation Snags More Than One Dozen Unlicensed Operators

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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.

Understanding the Contractor’s License Bond

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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.

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

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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.

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