CSLB Law & Business ExamBusiness Organization and LicensingHard
A licensed corporation holds both a Class B General Building classification and a C-10 Electrical classification on one license. Its RMO has verified experience only in general building work. What must the corporation do to properly maintain the C-10 classification?
- AHave the existing RMO complete a short online course to gain C-10 credit
- BDrop the C-10 classification since only one qualifier per license is allowed
- CAdd an additional qualifying individual (RME or RMO) with verified C-10 experience
- DNothing, since one RMO can qualify all classifications on a license regardless of experience
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Add an additional qualifying individual (RME or RMO) with verified C-10 experience
When a license carries multiple classifications, each classification must be supported by verified experience from a qualifying individual. If the primary qualifier lacks experience in a classification, the corporation must designate an additional RME or RMO who has verified experience in that specific trade to maintain it lawfully.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A short course cannot substitute for the verified trade experience CSLB requires.
- B. Multiple qualifiers are allowed per license; dropping the classification is unnecessary if a qualified person can be added.
- D. A qualifier can only vouch for classifications in which they actually have verified experience.
Multiple Classifications, Multiple Qualifiers
A CSLB license may carry several classifications, but each one must be backed by a qualifying individual with verified experience in that specific trade; additional qualifiers may be added as needed.
- One license can list multiple classifications
- Each classification needs a qualifier with relevant experience
- Additional RME/RMO can be added for classifications the primary qualifier lacks
Memory trick: Each trade on the license needs its own proven expert.