Business & LicensingQuestion 13 of 1632
Who is responsible for verifying that a subcontractor is properly licensed before awarding them work?
a.The property owner
b.The CSLB
c.The prime (general) contractor
d.The local building department
Explanation
The prime contractor is responsible for verifying subcontractor licensure. Using an unlicensed subcontractor can result in disciplinary action against the prime contractor's license.
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