SACRAMENTO, CA<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) conducted a two-day undercover sting operation in Bakersfield on April 24\u201325. As a result, 10 individuals received notices to appear in court for alleged unlicensed contracting. One additional suspect will be referred to the Kern County District Attorney for similar violations.<\/p>\n
The operation was led by CSLB\u2019s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) with support from the California Department of Insurance and the Kern County District Attorney\u2019s Office. Suspects submitted bids between $1,600 and $4,800 for home improvement work including plumbing, concrete, painting, and landscaping jobs \u2013 well above the $1,000 amount requiring licensure.<\/p>\n
Several individuals also are accused of violating state laws by asking for excessive down payments and advertising services without a valid license. California law limits down payments to 10 percent of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less, and requires license numbers to appear on all business materials. Unlicensed individuals may only advertise for jobs under $1,000 and must state they are not licensed.<\/p>\n
Five stop orders were issued for failure to provide workers\u2019 compensation insurance for employees.<\/p>\n
\u201cContracting without a valid license is a serious offense, carrying significant penalties,\u201d said CSLB Registrar David Fogt. \u201cCSLB remains committed to protecting consumers from unlicensed and uninsured individuals who have not met California\u2019s professional standards.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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