A contractor's license bond was forfeited due to a judgment. The contractor must file a new bond within how many days to avoid automatic license suspension?
Correct Answer
C) 90 days
Per B&P Code Section 7071.6, contractors have 90 days to file a new bond after forfeiture to prevent automatic license suspension.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Per B&P Code Section 7071.6, when a contractor's license bond is forfeited due to a judgment or other cause, the contractor has 90 days to file a new bond. Failure to file within this 90-day window results in automatic license suspension.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 60 days
60 days is insufficient — the statute provides 90 days. Selecting 60 days reflects a common confusion with other administrative deadlines in CSLB proceedings.
Option B: 30 days
30 days is far too short and does not match the statutory 90-day period under B&P Code Section 7071.6. This timeline is more associated with responding to a CSLB citation.
Option D: 120 days
120 days exceeds the statutory period. The law requires bond restoration within 90 days, not 120. Choosing this option overestimates the grace period provided.
Memory Technique
Bond forfeiture = 90 days to file new bond. Bond payout reduction = 90 days to restore. Both bond events share the same 90-day clock. '90 days for bond plays.'
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