A contractor receives a citation with a proposed $3,500 penalty. Within how many days must they respond to contest the citation?
Correct Answer
B) 15 days
B&P Code Section 7099.2 requires that citations be contested within 15 days of service to preserve appeal rights.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under B&P Code Section 7099.2, a contractor must respond to contest a citation within 15 days of service. Failing to respond within this window causes the citation and penalty to become final and non-appealable.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 30 days
30 days is the deadline to request a formal hearing after contesting, not the initial response deadline to contest the citation itself. This is a common mix-up on the exam.
Option C: 20 days
20 days is not a deadline found in Section 7099.2. It is a distractor that falls between 15 and 30 days.
Option D: 10 days
10 days is too short and is not the period specified for contesting citations under B&P Code Section 7099.2.
Memory Technique
15 days to say 'I contest!' — think of a boxing match: you have 15 rounds to fight back. After 15 days, the bell rings and the citation is final.
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