TALLAHASSEE—It was announced on Aug. 6, 2010, that Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued the first license under a new law that helps military spouses get licensed to work in Florida. The new law, passed during the 2010 Legislative Session and sponsored by Representative Ritch Workman and Senator Mike Fasano, makes it easier for […]
Category Archives: Florida License Issues
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Aug
2010/2011 Real Estate and Appraiser Instructor Seminars Announced by Florida’s Division of Real Estate
ORLANDO—In July, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Real Estate announced the 2010/2011 Real Estate and Appraiser Instructor Seminars. The division will hold four one-day seminars in Miami, Clearwater, Orlando and Tallahassee. For the first time, the division is partnering with Florida Realtors® to hold an instructor seminar in conjunction with the Florida […]
3
Aug
Broward Sheriff’s Office and Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Arrest Unlicensed Contractor
Ft. Lauderdale—On July 9, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested Steven Tyrone Roger (31) for unlicensed electrical contracting. Rogers, was working as Family Men Electric and Sunshine Electric Service, Inc., contracted for electrical work that requires a state license, collected a deposit, and failed to provide the […]
15
Jul
Licensed Veterinary Medicine in Florida
On Florida’s DBPR’s website they note that, Veterinary Medicine means diagnosing the medical condition of animals and prescribing, dispensing or administering drugs, medicine, or treatment of whatever nature for the prevention, cure or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury, or disease thereof; performing any manual procedure for the diagnosis of or treatment for pregnancy […]
15
Jul
Florida Cosmetology Services that Must Be Licensed
In the State of Florida, cosmetology includes services such as hair cutting, hair arranging, hair coloring, permanent waving, and hair relaxing for compensation. Examples of compensation are cash, goods, services, etc. It also includes performing hair removal, including wax treatments, manicures, pedicures, and skin care services. Except for shampooing and conditioning, if you are providing […]
13
Jul
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Protects Consumers with Statewide Unlicensed Activity Operation
TALLAHASSEE—The last week of June, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation conducted its statewide unlicensed activity operation. Sweep and sting operations were held throughout Florida to protect consumers from the personal and financial harm that can result from hiring unlicensed individuals. DBPR partnered with local law enforcement agencies, building departments, and workers’ compensation representatives […]
8
Jul
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Tampa Area for Unlicensed Contractors
TAMPA, On June 23, 2010, The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators swept Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough counties for unlicensed electrical and general contracting. Investigators visited 23 sites, checked 70 licenses and issued six citations for unlicensed electrical contracting and 13 citations for unlicensed general contracting. A sweep involves […]
8
Jul
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Wellington for Unlicensed Contractors
WELLINGTON—On June 24, 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators swept the Wellington area for unlicensed electrical contracting. Investigators visited 16 job sites and checked 11 licenses, issuing one citation and eight cease-and-desists for unlicensed electrical contracting. The Wellington sweep was part of the statewide unlicensed activity operation. The division […]
8
Jul
Florida’s Construction Industry Licensing Board
General Terms In the State of Florida, in general the term “contractor” means the person who is qualified for, and shall only be responsible for, the project contracted for and means, except as exempted in this part, the person who, for compensation, undertakes to, submits a bid to, or does himself or herself or by […]