The California Contractor Law and Business track on passvana has a Resources tab of quick-reference material built from the official exam outline and the state's own laws, with each fact checked against its source. Here is what is in it.
California Contractor Law and Business Exam
- Tables: Law and Business Exam: Format and Content Areas (free); Deadlines and Dollar Thresholds to Memorize
- Flashcard decks: Licensing and Contracts Quick Facts (free); Liens, Employment and Safety Deadlines
- Audio quizzes: Getting Paid: Preliminary Notices, Liens and Home Improvement Payments
- Official links: CSLB Law and Business Study Guide (official); CSLB Examination FAQ (official); Get Licensed to Build (CSLB, official); CSLB: Mechanics Liens (official)
A few checked facts worth knowing
- Minor work exemption from licensing Under $1,000 for labor, materials and everything else on one project, and no advertising as a contractor. (B&P 7048)
- Home improvement down payment No more than $1,000 or 10% of the price, whichever is less. (B&P 7159.5)
- Lien foreclosure suit Within 90 days of recording the lien. (CSLB Law Book)
- Serious injury, illness or death Reported to Cal/OSHA within 8 hours. (8 CCR 342)
What is free to preview
Items marked free above can be opened by anyone. The rest come with the track, along with its full practice-question bank. For the exam format and passing score, see our California Contractor Law and Business exam cheat sheet.