Which Oregon agency administers the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licensing program?
Correct Answer
A) Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services administers the CCB licensing program under ORS 701.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option A is correct. The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) administers the CCB licensing program under ORS 701. The CCB operates as a division within DCBS, overseeing contractor licensing, bonding, insurance verification, and consumer complaint resolution.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Oregon Secretary of State
The Oregon Secretary of State handles business entity registrations (like LLC filings), elections, and audits—not contractor licensing. Registering a business entity with the Secretary of State is separate from obtaining a CCB license.
Option C: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) oversees environmental compliance, including issues like asbestos and hazardous waste—not contractor licensing. DEQ may be relevant in specific environmental remediation contexts, but not for CCB administration.
Option D: Oregon Building Codes Division
The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) administers building codes and permits—not contractor licensing. BCD is also housed under DCBS, but it is a separate division from the CCB. The licensing program itself is administered under the CCB, which reports to DCBS.
Memory Technique
DCBS is the 'parent department' that oversees both the CCB and the Building Codes Division. Think of DCBS as the umbrella: underneath it sits the CCB (licenses contractors) and BCD (administers codes). When asked who administers the CCB, go up one level: DCBS.
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