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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 14Art. 1§ 8515 Bid And Contract Authority

§ 8515 Bid And Contract Authority

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§ 8515 Bid And Contract Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •A company can let its workers submit bids or sign contracts for them.
  • •But first, a licensed person must check the work or talk about the deal.
  • •Only people with the right license can do the checking or talking.

Example

A construction company wants to bid on building a new school.

The company can send their worker to submit the bid, but only after a licensed person from the company checks the plans. If they win, the same worker can sign the contract, but only after a licensed person talks about the deal.

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

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§ 8515 Bid And Contract Authority

Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a company registered hereunder from authorizing an officer, partner, or employee to submit bids, after an inspection by an individual licensed as an operator or field representative under this act, or to sign contracts after negotiation by an individual licensed as an operator or field representative under this act, on behalf of the registered company. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 844, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contractemployeelicenseinspectionnegotiation

Related Statutes

  • § 8516 Wood Pest Inspection Requirements
  • § 8519.5 Fumigation Certification Requirements
  • § 8506 Structural Pest Control Licensing
  • § 8506.1 Pest Control Company Registration
  • § 8507 Pest Control Field Representatives

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 8515.
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