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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 9Art. 7§ 7110 Contractor License Violations

§ 7110 Contractor License Violations

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§ 7110 Contractor License Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •If you break building rules on purpose, you can get in trouble with your license.
  • •This includes ignoring safety rules, worker rules, or permit rules for buildings.
  • •It also covers things like digging wells the wrong way or not following fair hiring rules for construction work.
  • •Even local rules about building permits count—if you break them, you can be punished.

Example

A builder skips getting a permit to save time and builds a house that doesn’t follow safety codes.

The builder broke the law by ignoring permit and safety rules on purpose. They can lose their license or face other punishments.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7110 Contractor License Violations

Willful or deliberate disregard and violation of the building laws of the state, or of any political subdivision thereof, or of any of the following references to or provisions of law, constitutes a cause for disciplinary action against a licensee: (a) Section 8550 or 8556. (b) Sections 1689.5 to 1689.15, inclusive, of the Civil Code. (c) The safety laws or labor laws or compensation insurance laws or Unemployment Insurance Code of the state. (d) The Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code). (e) Any provision of the Health and Safety Code or Water Code, relating to the digging, boring, or drilling of water wells. (f) Any provision of Article 2 (commencing with Section 4216) of Chapter 3.1 of Division 5 of Title 1 of the Government Code. (g) Section 374.3 of the Penal Code or any substantially similar law or ordinance that is promulgated by a local government agency as defined in Section 82041 of the Government Code. (h) Any state or local law relating to the issuance of building permits. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 757, Sec. 2. (AB 1747) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 4119.6 Intern Pharmacist Emergency Supplies
  • § 4119.7 Hospital Pharmacy Drug Orders
  • § 7026.11 Manufactured Housing Contractor Scope
  • § 7044 Owner-Built Structure Exemptions
  • § 7123.5 Contractor Price Gouging Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7110.
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