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Senior Scam Stopper℠ seminars are an important tool to help educate seniors about hiring contractors, and to help protect them from being victimized. Alerts: Home Improvement Payment Reminder Contractors (including solar contractors) performing home improvement work or work in declared disaster areas may not accept more than 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less, as a down payment on a home improvement contract (including for a solar energy system). Except for this limited down payment, IT IS AGAINST THE LAW FOR A HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR TO COLLECT PAYMENT FOR WORK NOT YET COMPLETED OR FOR MATERIALS NOT YET DELIVERED. Solar Energy System Contracting Tips If you’re considering installing a residential solar energy system, there is important information you need to consider so you can be Solar Smart.” More details can be found on CSLB’s Solar Smart page. What’s New Contractors State License Board Reminds C-16 Fire Protection Contractors About Required Certification Unlicensed Contractors Place High Bids in Novato Sting Operation CSLB Board Meeting April 17-18 Packet 2023 Accomplishments and Activities report CSLB Board Meeting April 17-18 Agenda CSLB Cites 12 Unlicensed Contractors in Kern County Sting CSLB Committee Meeting Packet CSLB Cracks Down on Unlicensed Contractors in Fresno County California Licensed Contractor Stats - As of 231,261 Active Licenses 54,335 Inactive Licenses 285,596 Total Contractors 1,044 Change in Last Month 914 Change in Last 12 Months Executive Leadership Gavin Newsom Governor State of California Tomiquia Moss Secretary Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency David R. Fogt Registrar Contractor State License Board This Google translation feature is provided for informational purposes only; CSLB is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation. 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