Business & LicensingQuestion 400 of 1632
An unlicensed person places an advertisement offering to perform construction work that requires a license. Under California law, this is:
a.A violation, even if no work is actually performed
b.Permitted if the ad states 'unlicensed'
c.Permitted as long as no contract is signed
d.Permitted if the work will be under $1,000
Explanation
Under §7027.1, it is unlawful for an unlicensed person to advertise for construction work requiring a license. The violation occurs upon advertising itself, regardless of whether any work is performed.
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