California Codes, Business and Professions Code - BPC, Division 3 — Professions and Vocations Generally, Chapter 9 — Contractors, Article 2 — Application of Chapter, Section 7027
Any person who advertises or puts out any sign or card or other device that would indicate to the public that he or she is a contractor, or who causes his or her name or business name to be included in a classified advertisement or directory under a classification for construction or work of improvement covered by this chapter is subject to the provisions of this chapter regardless of whether his or her operations as a builder are otherwise exempted.
Notes
Establishes that a person advertising, displaying signs or cards, or using a classified or directory listing indicating contractor status is subject to the chapter even if the person’s building operations would otherwise be exempt. The rule applies when the advertising relates to construction or improvement work covered by the chapter.
Use as reference
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