For the Record - June 5, 2008

Contractor’s license: In Sunday’s Real Estate section, an article about unlicensed contractors stated that California requires would-be contractors to work as journeymen or apprentices for four years before they can apply for a license. In fact, three years of accredited technical or apprentice training or other education may be applied toward the requirement, but it must be accompanied by one year of practical experience as a journeyman.