Business & LicensingQuestion 1389 of 1605
A partnership holds a contractor's license and one partner dies. What generally happens to the license?
a.It automatically transfers to the surviving partner as owner
b.It continues unchanged indefinitely
c.The license is affected because the partnership has changed; the CSLB must be notified and new licensure may be required
d.Nothing needs to be reported
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7076 and related rules, a partnership license is tied to that specific partnership. The death or withdrawal of a partner dissolves the partnership, so the CSLB must be notified and the remaining owner(s) must obtain appropriate licensure.
Law Reference: B&P Code §7076Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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