How often must Michigan contractor licenses be renewed?
Correct Answer
B) Every 3 years
Michigan contractor licenses under Act 299 must be renewed every 3 years, along with required continuing education.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Michigan Act 299 (Occupational Code), contractor licenses must be renewed every 3 years. This 3-year cycle aligns with the continuing education requirement, making both the renewal period and the CE hours due at the same interval.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Annually
Annual renewal is not required for Michigan contractor licenses. Annual renewal is common for some other professions and jurisdictions, which can cause confusion, but Act 299 uses a 3-year cycle.
Option C: Every 2 years
A 2-year renewal cycle applies to some other Michigan professional licenses but not to contractor licenses governed by Act 299, which mandates 3-year renewal.
Option D: Every 5 years
A 5-year cycle is not used for Michigan contractor licenses. No current Michigan contractor license category renews on a 5-year schedule.
Memory Technique
Picture a triangle (3 sides = 3 years). Michigan contractor licenses renew on a triangular — 3-year — cycle. Every corner of the triangle is a renewal point.
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