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CSLB enforcement reports sting results, prosecutions and restitution; caseload remains above target
Summary
CSLB staff reported organized enforcement activity since January, including undercover operations, referrals to prosecutors, convictions in multiple counties and sizable restitution orders; the board heard caseload and staffing metrics and asked for continued prioritization of criminal referrals.
The Contractors State License Board heard an enforcement update on June 13 describing proactive operations, criminal referrals and civil restitution achieved in recent months.
Chief of enforcement Steve Grove summarized field activity in wildfire areas and across the state. Grove said CSLB’s SWIFT (Statewide Investigative Fraud Team) — roughly 27 proactive investigators — conducted sweeps and undercover operations, responding to tips and staffing disaster recovery centers. He said enforcement staff recorded a modest number of unlicensed contractors in the fire areas during the sweeps and planned additional undercover sting operations in rebuilding neighborhoods.
Grove and other staff highlighted high‑profile…
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