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INTRODUCTION

This case arises from a construction dispute. A homeowner testified that defendant did not competently complete portions of a construction contract for which he was paid. Defendant testified that the homeowner improperly used his contractor‟s license without his knowledge, refused to provide him with construction plans and mischaracterized his role in the project. Defendant also denied diverting any funds. Defendant was convicted of felony diversion of construction funds. (Count I – Pen. Code,1 § 484b.) After sentencing, the Attorney General moved the trial court to revoke defendant‟s contractor‟s license. (See Bus. & Prof., §§ 7090, 7106.) The trial court granted the motion. The applicable version of section 484b distinguished between felony and misdemeanor violations based on whether the defendant diverted funds “in excess of $1,000.” Defendant contends that the court was required to submit to the jury the issue of whether the diverted funds were “in excess of $1,000,” and that its failure to do so was error. (See Apprendi v. New Jersey (2000) 530 U.S. 466, 489 (Apprendi).) We agree, but find the error harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. (See People v.…