Which of the following is the BEST example of lawful advertising by a licensed contractor?
Explanation
§7030.5 requires every licensee to include the licence number in all construction contracts, in subcontracts and calls for bid, and in all forms of advertising the registrar prescribes, so (a) fails on its face however good the underlying work may be. §7027.1(a) makes it a misdemeanour for any person to advertise for covered work without holding a licence in the classification advertised, with a fine of $700 to $1,000 on top of any other punishment. That disposes of (b), because §7027.2 opens the door to an unlicensed advertiser only where the aggregate price is under $1,000 and the ad says the person is unlicensed, and it disposes of (d) as well, since advertising trades outside the classification held is advertising without a licence in the classification advertised. Only (c) carries the number and stays inside the class.
Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7030.5; §7027.1(a), (c); §7027.2This topic, taught in full in the CSLB Law & Business guide. CSLB Law & Business — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $24.99 · 14-day refund →
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