Section 7086.4 - [Effective until 6/30/2024] Eligible claimantExcept as provided in Section 7086.5, a consumer is an eligible claimant only if they meet one of the following criteria:
(a) The consumer has filed a complaint against a licensed contractor investigated pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 7090), that resulted in one or more of the following: (1) Issuance of an administrative citation that includes a payment of a specified sum to an injured party as prescribed by Section 7099 and that is not under appeal.(2) Filing of accusation to suspend or revoke the license.(3) Determination by the registrar or their designee that a probable violation of this chapter has occurred that if proven, would present a risk of harm to the public and would be appropriate for suspension, revocation, or criminal prosecution.(b) The consumer has obtained a judgment in any civil court of competent jurisdiction for recovery of damages against a licensed or unlicensed contractor, proceedings in connection with the judgment have terminated, including appeals, and the consumer has not received the specified sum or restitution amount as of the date they claim eligibility.(c) The consumer is the identified victim of a licensed or unlicensed contractor in a criminal case before a California superior court, with an established financial injury or restitution order, proceedings in connection with the judgment have terminated, including appeals, and the consumer has not received the specified sum or restitution amount as of the date they claim eligibility.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 7086.4
Added by Stats 2021 ch 77 (AB 137),s 1, eff. 7/16/2021.