Business & LicensingQuestion 1375 of 1632
What is the minimum dollar value of a construction project that triggers the requirement to hold a contractor's license in California?
a.$1,000
b.$100
c.$500
d.$5,000
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7048, a license is not required where the aggregate contract price for labor, materials, and all other costs is less than $1,000 (the minor work exemption), provided the work is casual and not part of a larger project. At or above $1,000, a license is required.
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