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Important Facts and Updated Regulations
• It is mandatory for anyone performing construction work totaling $500 or more in labor and materials to have a contractor’s license.
• Any person who hires an unlicensed contractor is a victim and entitled to a refund, regardless if he/she knew the contractor was unlicensed.
• State officials and licensing boards investigative fraud teams conduct sting operations and sweeps weekly in hunt of unlicensed contractors.
• First time unlicensed offenders will face six months in jail or a fine of up to $5,000.
• Second time unlicensed offenders must pay 20% of the contract price, or $5,000, whichever is greater in addition to at least 90 days in a county jail.
• Third time unlicensed offenders will be punishable with 90 days to one year in a county jail and a fine between $5,000-$10,000, or 20% of the contract price (Assembly Bill 370).
Other Links
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (http://www.azroc.gov/)
The Legislature established the Registrar of Contractors (ROC) in 1931. The ROC licenses and regulates residential and commercial contractors. ROC staff investigate and work to resolve complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors.
Arizona Secretary of State (http://www.azsos.gov/)
This website provides access to services offered by the Arizona Secretary of State's office, with main offices located in Phoenix, Arizona USA. We are primarily a filing office that records and files documents from Arizona agencies, businesses and public officers.
California Secretary of State (http://www.sos.ca.gov)
The Secretary of State's office is comprised of nearly 500 people who are dedicated to making government more transparent and accessible in the areas of elections, business, political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and historical treasures.
CSLB - Contractors State License Board (http://www.cslb.ca.gov)
The Contractors State License Board protects consumers by regulating the construction industry through policies that promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction.
CSLS - Contractors State License Service (http://www.contractorslicensingschools.com)
Contractors State License Services (CSLS) is the largest school in California devoted to the Construction professional. For 25 years, CSLS has helped its students pass the exam to become licensed contractors in the State of California, licensing more students than any other school.
BBB - Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.org/us)
Better Business Bureau creating an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other.
BIA - Building Industry Association (http://www.biasc.org)
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA/SC) is a nonprofit trade association representing more than 1,350 member companies with 75,000 employees. Our mission is to promote and protect the industry to ensure our members’ success in providing homes for all Southern Californians.
Nevada Secretary of State (http://nvsos.gov/)
The Secretary of State is the third highest ranking state official, behind the Governor and Lt. Governor. The Secretary of State, elected to a four-year term, is responsible for maintaining the official records of the acts of the Nevada Legislature and of the executive branch of state government, as prescribed by law.
Nevada State Contractors Board (http://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/)
The Nevada State Contractors Board is committed to promoting public confidence and trust in the competence and integrity of licensees and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
