Business & LicensingQuestion 414 of 1632
A contractor advertises its services on a website and on social media. Regarding the CSLB license number, the contractor must:
a.Include the license number in the online advertising
b.Include it only in print newspaper ads
c.Include it only if the ad mentions a specific price
d.Omit it from online ads to avoid identity theft
Explanation
Section §7030.5 requires the license number to appear in all forms of advertising, including websites and social media. Online advertising is treated the same as print and broadcast advertising for this requirement.
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