An unlicensed person offers to do a $1,000 fence repair that otherwise needs no permit and is not part of a larger job. Does the §7048 minor-work exemption apply?
Correct Answer
B) No, because the exemption is for work with an aggregate contract price less than $1,000.
The §7048 minor-work exemption uses a less-than-$1,000 threshold. A $1,000 contract does not meet that dollar condition.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The §7048 minor-work exemption uses a less-than-$1,000 threshold. A $1,000 contract does not meet that dollar condition.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Yes, because $1,000 is close enough to the limit, even though the statute uses a strict less-than threshold.
Yes, because $1,000 is close enough to the limit, even though the statute uses a strict less-than threshold. 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 C: Rely on the quoted price alone without checking permit, advertising, and aggregation limits.
Rely on the quoted price alone without checking permit, advertising, and aggregation limits. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for minor work exemption.
Option D: Evaluate each small invoice separately without considering whether it is part of a larger project.
Evaluate each small invoice separately without considering whether it is part of a larger project. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for minor work exemption.
Memory Technique
Minor-Work before dollars; uses before balance in Screening Small-Job.
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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