CSLB Industry Bulletins

Most recent Industry Bulletins

New C-49 Tree and Palm Classification Takes Effect January 1, 2024
CSLB Law and Business Exam Now Available in Spanish
CSLB’s Industry Expert Program Helps Licensees Share Their Knowledge
Additional Resources for Contractors Managing Treated Wood Waste
CSLB Licensing Exam Study Guides Now Available in Spanish

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	11/13/2023	New C-49 Tree and Palm Classification Takes Effect January 1, 2024
	8/14/2023	CSLB Law and Business Exam Now Available in Spanish
	6/09/2023	CSLB’s Industry Expert Program Helps Licensees Share Their Knowledge
	4/28/2023	Additional Resources for Contractors Managing Treated Wood Waste
	3/17/2023	CSLB Licensing Exam Study Guides Now Available in Spanish
	2/02/2023	2023 California Contractors License Law and Reference Book Now Available

	12/10/2022	CSLB Reminds Licensees of New Laws Beginning January 1, 2023
	12/10/2022	Fraud Alert: Scammers Threaten License Revocation Via Text Message
	11/23/2022	CSLB Reminds Contractors of Progress Payment Restrictions
	11/18/2022	CSLB Shares Additional Details Regarding Workers’ Compensation Insurance Requirement for Four License Classifications
	10/13/2022	Workers’ Compensation Insurance Required for Four Additional License Classifications
	10/04/2022	Contractors State License Board Offers Online Process for Licensees Adding Home Improvement Salesperson Data
	09/30/2022	CSLB Reminds Licensees of Contractor’s Bond Increase to $25,000
	09/15/2022	CSLB Reminds Contractors of Requirements for Mechanical Systems Acceptance Tests
	06/30/2022	CSLB to Expand Testing Services for Licensed Contractor Examinations
	06/14/2022	Contractors State License Board Encourages Military Spouses to Take Advantage of New Benefits
	05/26/2022	Contractors State License Board Promotes Opportunities for Licensed Contractors in Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program
	05/10/2022	Contractors State License Board Reminds C-16 Fire Protection Contractors About Required Certification/Registration
	05/05/2022	National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies Offers Scholarship Opportunity for Future Leaders in Construction
	04/26/2022	New Website Offers Guidance for Managing Treated Wood Waste
	04/04/2022	CSLB to Expand Testing Services for Licensed Contractor Examinations
	02/18/2022	Attention Contractors Who Use Forklifts
	01/24/2022	2022 California Contractors License Law & Reference Book Now Available

	12/23/2021	New Contracting Laws Come into Play January 1, 2022
	11/05/2021	CSLB Announces New Fee Schedule for 2022
	10/08/2021	New Requirement for C-47 General Manufactured Housing Contractor License
	9/27/2021	Contractor Input Needed for State Understanding of Disability Access Construction
	9/14/2021	Air Resources Board Invites CSLB Licensees to Attend Workgroup on Proposed Amendment for Off-Road Diesel Vehicles
	7/29/2021	Fraud Alert: Scammers Pose as CSLB Staff, Demand Money Over Phone
	7/13/2021	Historic First: Three Women Elected to Lead Contractors State License Board
	7/13/2021	CSLB Battery Energy Storage Systems Report Released
	7/01/2021	Certification Requirements for Performing Mechanical Systems Acceptance Tests
	6/07/2021	CSLB Begins Development of 2022-2025 Strategic Plan
	4/30/2021	CSLB Makes New B-2 License Available, First Classification in Over a Decade
	2/02/2021	2021 Edition of California Contractors License Law & Reference Book Now Available
	1/20/2021	CSLB Reopening Test Centers and Public Counters February 1st
	1/20/2021	CSLB Launches Online Payment for Citations
	1/11/2021	Expedited Review of CSLB Contractor License Applications for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Holders of Special Immigrant Visas Under New Law

	12/17/2020	Governor Newsom Announces COVID-19 Tax Relief, Grants, and Loans for Business Owners
	12/10/2020	Brush-Up on New Contracting Laws that Come into Play January 1, 2021
	12/07/2020	Contractors State License Board Closing Test Centers and Public Counters Statewide in Response to COVID-19 Health Emergency
	11/25/2020	Contractors State License Board Reminds Licensees about the Importance of Following Home Improvement Contract Requirements for Solar Jobs
	9/21/2020	Contractors State License Board Reminds Contractors to Include License Number on Vehicles and Advertisements
	9/14/2020	Contractors State License Board Encourages Contractors to Take Special Care of Vehicles During Wildfire Season
	9/3/2020	CSLB Releases Latest List of Revoked Licenses
	8/18/2020	Contractors State License Board Calls on Contractors to Conserve Electricity as Heatwave Increases Demand Statewide
	8/11/2020	Contractors State License Board Encourages Contractors to Take Advantage of Earthquake Brace Bolt Program
	7/23/2020	Contractors State License Board Launches Online Renewal Option for Home Improvement Salespersons (HIS)
	7/2/2020	New Law Changes How the Contractors State License Board Reviews License Applicants’ Criminal History
	6/29/2020	Contractors State License Board Reopening Public Counters July 1st
	6/12/2020	Contractors State License Board Ready to Reopen Test Centers
	6/09/2020	Contractors State License Board Elects Officers for 2020-21
	5/08/2020	Contractors State License Board Cautions Licensees to Watch for Online Scams Related to Economic Impact Payments
	4/08/2020	Contractors State License Board Launches New Online License/Registration Renewal Options
	3/25/2020	CSLB Updates Licensees on Building Permits Requirements During COVID-19 Outbreak
	3/24/2020	CSLB Provides COVID-19 Service Update Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
	3/24/2020	CSLB Encourages COVID-19 Donations to Hospitals Health Providers
	3/18/2020	Contractors State License Board Closing its Test Centers Statewide in Response to COVID-19 Health Emergency
	01/29/2020	2020 Edition of California Contractors License Law & Reference Book Now Available
	1/16/2020	CSLB Sting Locations Needed Ahead of Spike in Spring Building and Renovation
	1/09/2020	Affirming California’s Restrictions on Lead Generation and Solar Broker Services in the Residential Solar Industry
	1/3/2020	CSLB Announces New Renewal Fee Schedule

	12/16/2019	New Contracting Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2020
	9/30/2019	New Requirements for Solar Providers
	8/26/2019	California Construction Industry Urged to Help CSLB Conduct its Highly Successful Undercover Sting Operations
	7/30/2019	Standards Board Adopts Emergency Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke
	4/9/2019	Tips for Out-of-State Contractors with Wildfire Rebuild
	1/31/2019	2019 Edition of California Contractors License Law and Reference Book now Available
	1/2/2019	CSLB Outlines New 2019 Requirements for Lawsuit and Arbitration Reporting

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	12/28/2018	New Contracting Laws Kick into Gear on January 1, 2019
	10/26/2018	Recycle Unwanted Paint Easily and for Free
	10/5/2018	Licensed Contractors Needed for Seismic Retrofits
	8/30/2018	New Requirement for Residential Solar Energy System Contracts to Take Effect January 1, 2019
	7/25/2018	CSLB to Hold Stakeholder Meeting on Solar Energy System Disclosure Document
	7/20/2018	Clearing Up Confusion about License and Contracting Requirements for Online Home Improvement Marketplace Companies
	6/29/2018	Upcoming Requirement for Residential Solar Energy System Contracts
	4/18/2018	New Opportunity for Contractors to Participate in Earthquake Retrofit Program
	4/17/2018	CSLB to Hold Public Participation Hearing on Energy Storage Systems
	3/21/2018	What Contractors Should Know about Fenestration Product Labels
	2/20/2018	Licensed Contractors Needed for Seismic Retrofits
	2/12/2018	2018 Edition of California Contractors License Law and Reference Book is now Available
	1/4/2018	New Construction Industry Laws for 2018 Outlined by CSLB

	5/1/2017	CSLB Announces New Fee Schedule
	4/26/2017	David R. Fogt Named New California Registrar of Contractors
	3/17/2017	CSLB Launches New Online Forms
	3/1/2017	Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program Expands in 2017