Section 1020 Of Chapter 3.5. Contractors From California Labor Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3.5.

. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to establish a citation system for the imposition of prompt and effective civil sanctions against violators of the laws and regulations of this state relating to the employment of workers by unlicensed contractors and the utilization of unlicensed contractors and other persons who are not valid independent contractors by licensed contractors.