Business & LicensingQuestion 401 of 1605
Under the minor work exemption, an unlicensed person may perform a construction job only if the aggregate contract price for labor, materials, and all other costs is:
a.Less than $1,000
b.Less than $750
c.Less than $250
d.Less than $500
Explanation
Section §7048 exempts work where the aggregate contract price for labor and materials is less than $1,000 (raised from the old $500 by AB 2622, effective 2025, and re-enacted at $1,000 by AB 1170 for 2026). The threshold applies to the total job cost, not just the labor portion, and a larger job cannot be split to evade licensing.
Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7048Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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