When must a California contractor's license number be displayed in advertising according to CSLB regulations?
Correct Answer
A) In all forms of advertising in at least 10-point type
Business and Professions Code Section 7030.5 requires contractors to include their license number in all forms of advertising, including print, broadcast, and electronic media. The license number must appear in at least 10-point type or be clearly visible and legible in the advertisement.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Business and Professions Code Section 7030.5 requires that a contractor's license number appear in all forms of advertising, with no exceptions for medium or cost. The number must be printed in at least 10-point type in text-based advertisements, ensuring it is clearly legible. This applies to print, digital, broadcast, business cards, vehicle signage, and any other promotional material.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Only when advertising projects over $1,000 in value
There is no $1,000 threshold triggering the license number requirement. The obligation applies regardless of project value or advertising spend — all advertising must include the license number.
Option C: In all advertising except business cards and vehicle signs
Business cards and vehicle signs are not exempt from the license number requirement. In fact, these are common places where CSLB compliance is checked. Section 7030.5 covers all advertising forms without exclusion.
Option D: Only in print advertisements exceeding $500 in cost
There is no $500 cost threshold for print advertisements. The law does not differentiate based on the cost of the advertisement; it applies universally to all forms of advertising.
Memory Technique
Use the rule 'All ads, always': every ad, every medium, every time must display the CSLB license number. The 10-point type minimum ensures it is readable, not hidden in fine print.
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