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Business Organization and Licensing (13%)
License classifications, exemptions including the minor-work exemption, qualifying individuals, and CSLB enforcement.
Contractor exam study guide
AvailableCalifornia CSLB Law and Business Study Guide
California contractor law, organized the way the exam tests it.
A 103-page independent study aid for the CSLB Law and Business examination. It follows the CSLB's published content weights across all seven sections, with 201 practice questions and cited explanations. Eighty-nine factual claims were independently verified against primary sources (the California Legislative Information site, CSLB, DIR, EDD, IRS, and FTB), and every confirmed correction has been applied.
What is inside
Organized the way the exam tests it.
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Business Finances (15%)
Bonds, financial statements, tax deposits and returns, estimated taxes, and prompt-payment rules.
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Employment Requirements (20%)
Wage and hour law, workers compensation, hiring and termination rules, and required postings.
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Insurance and Liens (12%)
Required insurance, private and public lien procedures, stop notices, and retention caps including the 2026 private-works cap.
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Contract Requirements and Execution (21%)
Home-improvement contract requirements, cancellation rights, change orders, and prohibited practices.
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Public Works (5%)
Prevailing wage, certified payroll, apprenticeship requirements, and DIR registration.
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Safety (14%)
Cal/OSHA requirements, injury and illness prevention programs, hazard communication, and current penalty figures.
Fit check
Built for exam day, honest about limits.
A strong fit for
- Applicants preparing for the CSLB Law and Business examination
- Qualifying individuals who must pass Law and Business for a new classification
- Out-of-state contractors learning California-specific requirements
- Anyone who wants cited explanations, not just answer keys
Deliberately not included
- It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the CSLB
- It does not include trade exam content for any classification
- It does not replace the official statutes, CSLB publications, or legal advice
- It does not guarantee a passing score
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Before purchase
Clear answers, up front.
Is this affiliated with the CSLB?
No. This is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Contractors State License Board. Always verify current requirements against the official statutes and CSLB publications before your exam.
What is the passing score, and how many questions are on the exam?
CSLB does not publish a passing percentage or a question count for the Law and Business examination, and no such figures appear in this guide. The guide is organized around the content weights CSLB does publish.
How was the content verified?
Eighty-nine factual claims were independently verified against primary sources: the California Legislative Information site, CSLB, the Department of Industrial Relations, EDD, the IRS, and the Franchise Tax Board. Every confirmed correction has been applied to this edition.
Does it cover the trade exam for my classification?
No. This guide covers the Law and Business examination only. Trade exams are classification-specific and are not included.
How do I receive the guide?
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Independence disclosure
Read this before you buy.
Independent study aid. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Contractors State License Board. CSLB does not publish a passing score or a question count for the Law and Business examination, and no such figures appear in this guide. Laws change; verify current requirements against official sources before your exam. This guide does not guarantee a passing score and is not legal advice.