Business & LicensingQuestion 527 of 1605
An unlicensed person posts online ads offering kitchen-remodel services for $20,000 and lists a fake license number. Which two distinct statutes most directly apply, and how do they differ?
a.Only §7031 applies, and it bars recovery of compensation
b.Only §7068 applies, and it requires a qualifier
c.§7066 (DBA) and §7011 (Board composition) — both procedural
d.§7028.16 makes it unlawful for an unlicensed person to advertise contracting services, while §7027.1 separately governs misleading advertising and license-number disclosure by licensees and unlicensees
Explanation
B&P §7028.16 specifically targets unlicensed persons who advertise as contractors, whereas §7027.1 governs misleading advertising and the obligation of any person (licensed or not) to disclose license status accurately. The two operate together to capture both the act of advertising without a license and any deceptive content.
Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7028.16Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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