Business & LicensingQuestion 1411 of 1605
Who has the authority to suspend or revoke a contractor's license for violations of the license law?
a.The local city council
b.The customer who filed a complaint
c.The contractor's surety company
d.The Registrar of Contractors (CSLB), after due process
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7090, the Registrar has authority to discipline licenses, including suspension or revocation, following the administrative procedures that provide the licensee due process such as notice and a hearing.
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