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Inventory of the Records of the Department of Consumer Affairs - Contractors’ State License Board 1929-1988
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Description
The records of the Contractors' State License Board (CSLB) contain 29.5 cubic feet of textual records spanning the years from 1929 to 1988. The records document the Board's work to protect consumers by licensing and regulating contractors.
Background
The Contractors’ State License Board, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, is a fifteen member board that consists of five contractors and ten public members. The Governor and State Legislature appoint the public members, which include one labor representative, one local building official, and one representative of a statewide senior citizen organization. The goal of the Board is to protect consumers by regulating the construction industry. Major functions of the Board include issuing contractor licenses, enforcement of laws and standards, administering examination to potential licensees, and investigation of complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors.
Extent
29.5 cubic feet
Restrictions
For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the California State Archives. Permission for reproduction or publication is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives collections.
Availability
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.