Business & LicensingQuestion 1401 of 1605
Who must be named on the contractor's license bond as the principal?
a.The licensee (contractor)
b.The customer
c.The surety company only
d.The CSLB Registrar
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7071.6, the licensee is the principal on the bond, the surety company is the guarantor, and the public is the beneficiary. The bond runs to the benefit of those harmed by the contractor's violations.
Law Reference: B&P Code §7071.6Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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