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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 6Ch. 2§ 8216 Subcontractor Notice Violation

§ 8216 Subcontractor Notice Violation

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§ 8216 Subcontractor Notice Violation

Key Takeaways

  • •If a subcontractor is paid more than $400 for a job, they must give a notice as required by law.
  • •If they don't give this notice, they can get in trouble with the state licensing board.
  • •This rule only applies to subcontractors who have a state license.

Example

A licensed plumber is hired to fix pipes in a new house and will be paid $500.

The plumber must send a notice about the job as required by law. If they don't, they could face disciplinary action, like a fine or losing their license.

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

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§ 8216 Subcontractor Notice Violation

If the contract of any subcontractor on a particular work of improvement provides for payment to the subcontractor of more than four hundred dollars ($400), the failure of that subcontractor, licensed under the Contractors’ State License Law (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code), to give the notice provided for in this chapter, constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under the Contractors’ State License Law. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

subcontractorwork of improvementfour hundred dollars ($400)Contractors’ State License Lawdisciplinary action

Related Statutes

  • § 9306 Subcontractor Payment Notice Requirement
  • § 8104 Laborer Wage Payment Notice
  • § 8206 Preliminary Notice Requirements
  • § 8108 Notice Delivery Addresses
  • § 8202 Preliminary Notice Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 8216.
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