Every year, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) passes regulations that affect California contractors. We hope this summary helps you understand and comply with these new laws. Below is a summary of some of the changes coming down the pike:
- Public Works Project Licensing - if you bid on a public works project, you must have the proper license classification for the work being performed.
- Accountability for Workmanship Complaints - contractors subject to workmanship complaints that result in a letter of admonishment or citation will now be required to reimburse CSLB for industry expert costs.
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance Law - full implementation of mandatory workers’ compensation insurance for all licensees, regardless of whether they have employees, is delayed from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028. Licensees in all trades (except C-39, C-8, C-20, C-22, and D-49) can continue to claim exemptions if they have no employees, until January 1, 2028.
- Tribal Business Licensing - CSLB will license tribal businesses, which must be organized under the jurisdiction of a federally recognized tribe.
For more information on these regulations, you can check the Contractors State License Board website at https://www.cslb.ca.gov.
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