'Bail' and 'bond' are often used interchangeably. Both allow defendants to be released from custody while their charges are pending. But there is an essential distinction between them. A bond acts as a guarantee rather than a deposit.
Every individual contractor or contractor-qualifying individual working in California needs to file a $25,000 CSLB surety bond to establish or maintain their licensed status. Contractor companies structured as LLCs need a $100,000 CSLB bond to provide additional protection for employees.