What type of license is required for jobs exceeding $50,000?

For landscape and construction jobs that exceed $50,000 in value, a State Licensed General Contractor's license is required. This license ensures that the contractor has met the necessary educational and practical experience requirements to operate legally and competently in the construction industry.

The General Contractor's license encompasses a broad range of construction activities, including landscaping projects that exceed the monetary threshold. It indicates a level of oversight and assurance regarding project management, adherence to building safety codes, and compliance with state regulations.

While other licenses, such as those for landscape architects, arborists, or horticulturists, have their specific scopes and are crucial for ensuring expertise in their particular areas (designing landscapes, managing trees, or cultivating plants, respectively), they do not authorize a professional to manage projects of this financial scale in construction or landscape installation. Therefore, the correct answer emphasizes the regulatory requirement for larger projects to be overseen by general contractors, who hold the requisite license to ensure all aspects of the job meet state standards.