Business & LicensingQuestion 524 of 1605
Under §7090, which scenario gives the Registrar the clearest basis for suspending or revoking a contractor's license?
a.The contractor was found, after a hearing, to have violated provisions of the contractor law, the Labor Code, or the building laws applicable to the work
b.The contractor changed his home address without notifying the post office
c.The contractor decided not to bid on a particular public works project
d.A customer left a critical online review about scheduling delays
Explanation
B&P §7090 empowers the Registrar to suspend or revoke a license after a hearing upon a finding that the licensee violated any provision of the Contractors State License Law or related construction, safety, or labor statutes. Mere negative reviews or bidding choices are not statutory grounds.
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