Business & LicensingQuestion 437 of 1632
If a contractor fails to notify the CSLB within 90 days that its sole qualifying individual has left, the most likely consequence is that:
a.The contractor receives an automatic 90-day extension
b.The license may be suspended for lack of a qualifier
c.Nothing happens until the next license renewal
d.The contractor is automatically upgraded to a Class A license
Explanation
Under §7076, a contractor must report a qualifier change within 90 days. If the license is left without a qualifying individual and the contractor fails to act, the CSLB may suspend the license until a qualified replacement is associated.
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