If a contractor operates under a fictitious business name (DBA), the name must be:
a.Approved by CSLB before use
b.Filed only with the county recorder
c.Posted only at the job site
d.Registered and listed on the CSLB license
Explanation
Any fictitious business name used by a contractor must be registered with the CSLB and listed on the license. Operating under an unregistered DBA is a violation.
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