A general contractor's license is suspended by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. Under Florida Administrative Code 61G4, what happens to active construction projects?
Correct Answer
B) All projects must immediately stop until license is reinstated
When a contractor's license is suspended, all contracting activities must cease immediately. The contractor cannot legally continue work on any projects until the license is reinstated or proper arrangements are made with another licensed contractor.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Florida Administrative Code 61G4, when a contractor's license is suspended, all contracting activities must cease immediately. A suspended license means the contractor has lost their legal authority to perform construction work. There are no grace periods or exceptions that allow continued work on existing projects. The suspension is effective immediately and applies to all construction activities regardless of project status or completion percentage.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Projects may continue under supervision of another licensed contractor
Florida law does not provide a 30-day grace period for suspended contractors to complete projects. License suspension is immediate and absolute - no construction work can continue under the suspended license from the moment of suspension.
Option D: Projects may continue for 30 days to allow for completion
The percentage of project completion is irrelevant when a license is suspended. Whether a project is 10% or 90% complete, all work must stop immediately. Florida law makes no distinction based on completion status.
Memory Technique
Think 'SUSPENDED = STOPPED' - when your license is suspended, everything stops immediately, just like a suspended bridge can't carry traffic.
Reference Hint
Florida Administrative Code 61G4 - Disciplinary Actions and License Suspension procedures
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