Business & LicensingQuestion 1376 of 1605
The 'minor work' exemption allows unlicensed work only when which condition is also met?
a.The customer signs a waiver
b.The work is casual or minor and not part of a larger or divided project requiring a license
c.The work is performed on weekends
d.The worker is over 18 years old
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7048, the under-$1,000 exemption applies only when the work is casual, minor, or inconsequential. Splitting a larger job into sub-$1,000 pieces to evade licensing is prohibited; the aggregate value controls.
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