Contracts: Michigan Compiled Law Sessions 5 & 6

The Director is appointed with the advice and consent of the

What is prepared by the Department or Department of the Attorney General which discloses evidence of a violation of Act 299?

What is required of a non-resident of Michigan to obtain a builders license?

Books and records of a builder are open to inspection by

When would an employee not be covered by worker’s compensation?

From the choices below, select the definition that best describes “place of business”.
A.) B.) C.) A.D.)

The director may impose a limitation on a license if the board fails to approve nor disapproves the imposition of a limitation within

Who hears the contested case?

A salesperson may work for

After notice by the Department, financial statements of a licensee shall be submitted within

A sole proprietor is personally liable for what debts?

A customer should be able to assume that plumbing installed by your company will not leak even if there is no specific warranty which covers this in the contract. What is this type of warranty called?

Who is responsible for notifying the department of a licensee’s change of address?

Who issues subpoenas?

The _________ applies for the salespersons license.

A licensed builder shall reply to a complaint within

After a claim of lien has been recorded, what is the maximum length of time in which proceeding for the enforcement of the lien must be started?
A.)B.) C.) .D.)

B.F.D. means
A.) B.) BC.) BD.)

Who approves the context and makeup of the builders test

After receipt of the Administrative Law Hearings examiners report, the Board shall assess penalties within

A licensed builder shall report minor changes of his license within

Per the occupational code, the builder is liable for his construction project up to

The party responsible for providing a “Notice of Furnishing” within 20 days of the first delivery of goods or services is the _________.

Board of Appeals means

The Department has ______________ over the files from each Board

If the Board fails to determine the penalties within the set time limits, the ________ may determine the penalty.

A licensed builder shall report major changes of his or her license within

When a salesperson terminates employment the salesperson returns his/her _______.

A builder shall be notified of penalties or action taken against him by the Board

The director of the construction code commission sole statutory authority is to

The Board is made up of

A person who has received a limitation may petition the department within _____ days for a review of the decision.

A complaint filed against a licensed builder must be within _______ of job completion.

Combining money from several jobs to finish an existing job is an example of

A formal complaint is filed against a builder for financial mismanagement. Select the organization responsible for investigating the complaint.

A performance evaluation pertains to

The Board is made up of

An unlicensed residential contractor who violates Act 299 for the first time is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by

A salesperson shall turn over money for a sale to their licensed builder

The Governor appoints the members of the Board with the advice and consent of the

A “notice of furnishing” provides proof that a supplier, subcontractor or laborer has provided labor or materials towards a construction project. From the choices listed below, who must file a notice of furnishing in order to establish lien rights?

A.) B.) C.) D.)

A building permit shall be granted in whole or in part or denied within

The _______________ appoints the members of the Board

An unlicensed residential contractor who violates Act 299 a second time is punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or imprisonment for not more than __________ or both.

A non-licensed builder may file a lien on a dwelling they themselves built

The Department and the __________ may remove a limitation.

You are beginning construction on a new home for a customer. The bank will issue 4 equal payments as certain parts of the project are completed. What are these periodic payments called?

Inspections are made between what hours

The Board shall meet no less than _____ times per year.

A person who violates Act 299 is subject to a civil fine not to exceed

A builder may use funds from one project for another project

A builder who falls under the requirements of the Workers Compensation Act has been having financial difficulties. His insurance policy has expired and he has not carried insurance for 21 days (3 weeks). What is the total number of separate offenses which could be imposed against the builder?

From the choices below, select the best definition of “liquidated damages”.

A newly constructed building cannot be used or occupied in whole or part without
A.) B.) C.) D.)

The Board’s duties include

The Residential Builders license expires every 3 years on

Money paid to a builder by a purchaser is considered to be

What must happen if a complaint is brought against a contractor and it is settled during an informal conference?

From the choices below, select the best definition of “liquidated damages”.

The construction code is updated every
A.)B.) C.) D.)

The name of the board that regulates a residential builder is

The Board sets minimal standards of

At a hearing, the respondent may be represented by

A contractor who with intent to defraud, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of

A license is required by a contractor to perform all of the following except

One of your employees receives injuries on the job. From the choices below, select whose insurance will cover the employee.

As part of the Energy Conservation Provisions, what is prohibited on a clothes dryer or a gas cooking stove with electrical supply?
A.) B.) C.) D.)

A requirement that all contracts of a licensee be reviewed by an attorney is an example of a

All requirements for testing must be completed within

The Department shall charge a _________ late fee for failing to renew a license on time.

A builders license shall be displayed

What is the first step in the scheduling process?

The Department is investigating a complaint of violation. The contractor is called in for an informal conference to discuss the complaint against the contractor. At the conclusion of the conference the Department finds it is not satisfied with the contractors response. What would be the next step taken by the Department?

Lead free means solder and flux containing

In reference to the occupational code, the word “Department” refers to

A person who has failed to renew his license within 3 years may

A builder who is working under a contract which is _________ must be licensed.

The license of a salesperson shall be ________ when that salesperson transfers employment

Which of the following is the federal retirement fund?

According to Federal tax law, what is the last date employers can provide a W-2 to an employee?

General public means anyone

Respondent is

A person must have a Salesperson’s license to sell jobs if

A builder must furnish his/her _________ to the advertising media.

How many months does a contractor have after filing a claim of lien to bring suit to enforce the lien?

Two employees on a job site are injured because they intentionally disregarded the safety procedures of the company. What percentage of Workers Comp benefits can each of the employees collect?

Definition of control & possession

The Department shall acknowledge receipt of a complaint to the complainant within

A licensed residential builder must maintain at least one place of business in

A builder is required to deliver only _________ to his/her customer.

A 1099 form must be given to subcontractors by what date?
A.) B.) C.) D.)

A cost-plus contract is defined as

The Director is appointed by the

The investigative unit shall report the status of a complaint to the director within

The _________ of a corporation is responsible for full compliance to codes.

Changes in agreements shall be

A licensed contractor violates occupational code. The Board has the authority to impose all of the following penalties with the exception of?

From the choices below, select the best definition of a change order.