A handyman proposes a $975 shelf repair. The work needs no permit, is not part of a larger project, the person will work alone, and the ad clearly says the person is not licensed. Which statement best fits the B&P §7048 minor-work exemption?
Correct Answer
A) The work may fit the minor-work exemption because the price is less than $1,000 and the limiting conditions are met.
B&P §7048 exempts certain minor work under $1,000 only when the stated conditions are satisfied, including no permit, no larger-project split, no contractor advertising, and no employees assisting.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
B&P §7048 exempts certain minor work under $1,000 only when the stated conditions are satisfied, including no permit, no larger-project split, no contractor advertising, and no employees assisting.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Treat the minor-work exemption as available from the quoted price alone, without checking permit, advertising, and aggregation limits.
Treat the minor-work exemption as available from the quoted price alone, without checking permit, advertising, and aggregation limits. does not follow the measured scope, unit conversion, allowance, coverage, or final rounding required for minor work exemption.
Option C: The exemption applies only if the price is exactly $1,000.
The exemption applies only if the price is exactly $1,000. is not aligned with the supported result for minor work exemption; it has the wrong label or classification even if the number looks close.
Option D: The exemption applies only when two or more helpers are used.
The exemption applies only when two or more helpers are used. does not follow the measured scope, unit conversion, allowance, coverage, or final rounding required for minor work exemption.
Memory Technique
Quantity cart for Deciding Whether: exempts first, certain second, whole units last.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Minor work exemption from CSLB 2026 Law Book; California Business and Professions Code; CSLB. / Business and Professions Code Section 7048; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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