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A contractor's license was revoked for a serious violation. Two years later, CSLB grants reinstatement subject to probation. In addition to the standard $25,000 contractor's bond, what additional bond is typically required for a reinstated license under disciplinary probation?

  1. AA $100,000 performance bond
  2. BA $50,000 blanket bond covering all future violations
  3. CA $15,000 disciplinary bond
  4. DNo additional bond is required beyond the standard bond
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Correct answer: C. A $15,000 disciplinary bond

CSLB commonly requires a $15,000 disciplinary bond, separate from the standard $25,000 contractor's bond, as a condition of probation for a reinstated license following disciplinary action.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. No such $100,000 performance bond exists under CSLB's standard reinstatement conditions.
  • B. There is no $50,000 'blanket bond' concept under CSLB regulations.
  • D. Reinstated licenses under probation typically do require an additional bond.

Disciplinary Bond

An additional $15,000 bond CSLB may require as a condition of probation for a contractor whose license was reinstated after disciplinary action.

  • Separate from the standard $25,000 contractor's bond
  • Required as a probation condition, not for all licensees
  • Protects consumers during the probationary period

Memory trick: 'Disciplined? Add fifteen' — $15,000 disciplinary bond on top of the standard bond.

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