CSLB Law & Business ExamBusiness Organization and LicensingEasy
A licensed contractor's brother-in-law works part-time in the office answering phones and occasionally visits job sites to drop off supplies, but never discusses contract terms or prices with customers. Must he register as a home improvement salesperson (HIS)?
- ANo, because he does not solicit, negotiate, or execute home improvement contracts
- BYes, anyone who sets foot on a job site must register
- CNo, but only if he works fewer than 20 hours per week
- DYes, because he is a relative of the licensee
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. No, because he does not solicit, negotiate, or execute home improvement contracts
HIS registration is only required for individuals who solicit, negotiate, or execute home improvement contracts away from the contractor's place of business. Since he performs only clerical and delivery tasks, he is not acting as a salesperson.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Physical presence at a job site alone does not trigger HIS registration.
- C. Hours worked do not determine HIS registration status.
- D. Family relationship is irrelevant to the HIS requirement.
HIS Registration Trigger
A person must register as a Home Improvement Salesperson only if they solicit, sell, negotiate, or execute home improvement contracts on behalf of a licensee away from the licensee's place of business.
- Clerical/delivery staff are exempt
- Owners and qualifying officers are also exempt
- Registration requires fingerprinting and a fee, not a bond
Memory trick: 'No sale, no register' — only sellers of home improvement contracts must sign up.