California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §7028.5: It is unlawful for a person who is or has been a partner, officer, director, manager, responsible managing employee, responsible managing member, responsible managing manager, or responsible managing

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A partner, officer, director, manager, or listed personnel of a licensed organization cannot individually work as a contractor in the state without holding a valid contractor license.

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It is unlawful for a person who is or has been a partner, officer, director, manager, responsible managing employee, responsible managing member, responsible managing manager, or responsible managing officer of, or an individual who is listed in the personnel of record of, a licensed partnership, corporation, limited liability company, firm, association or other organization to individually engage in the business or individually act in the capacity of a contractor within this state without having a license in good standing to so engage or act.

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