Business & LicensingQuestion 1369 of 1632
How many years of journey-level (or equivalent) experience must an applicant generally have to qualify to take the contractor's license exam?
a.Four years within the last ten years
b.One year within the last five years
c.Ten years within the last twenty years
d.Two years within the last three years
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7068, an applicant must have at least four years of journey-level, foreman, supervising, or contractor experience in the classification applied for, obtained within the ten years immediately preceding the application.
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