The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, also known as the “DBPR,” effective October 1st, 2009, adopted the following new reporting requirement for all criminal convictions. Florida Statute Section 455.227(1)(t) states Failing to report in writing to the board or, if there is no board, to the department within 30 days after the licensee is […]
Tag Archives: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2
Dec
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Improves Online Applications for Six Professions
It is important for those seeking Florida licenses to know that Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced improved online applications for electrical contractors, harbor pilots, veterinarians, community association managers, talent agents and athlete agents. The new online functions will make the licensing and renewal process easier, faster and more cost-effective. “This enhancement will […]
25
Oct
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Tampa Police Department “Sting” Unlicensed Contractors
TAMPA—On October 13th., 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation, in partnership with the Tampa Police Department, conducted a contracting sting operation, resulting in three arrests. Unlicensed contractors were arrested by the Tampa Police Department and issued administrative penalties by DBPR. “We are committed to continuing sting operations to keep the public safe and protect […]
30
Sep
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Vero Beach for Unlicensed Electrical Contractors
VERO BEACH—On September 16, 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators conducted a sweep of Vero Beach for unlicensed electrical contactors. During the sweep, investigators visited 14 jobsites, checked 14 licenses and issued six cease and desist notices to unlicensed electrical contractors. “DBPR is dedicated to ensuring compliance with state laws […]
29
Sep
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office “Sting” Unlicensed Contractors in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE—Friday, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation, in partnership with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, completed a three-day sting called “Operation Hammerdown” targeting unlicensed contactors. Twenty-two unlicensed contractors were issued cease and deists notices by DBPR and notices to appear by JSO. “We are committed to […]
22
Sep
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Dade and Broward Counties for Unlicensed Talent Agents
Dade and Broward Counties—On September 16, 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators conducted a sweep of Dade and Broward counties for unlicensed talent agents. During the sweep, investigators visited talent agencies to check for proper licensure and issued two citations and one cease and desist notice to unlicensed talent […]
9
Sep
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Cites Unlicensed Contractors in North Palm Beach
NORTH PALM BEACH—On September 2, 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators, in partnership with the North Palm Beach Building Department, cited five individuals for providing contracting services without a license. The department issued one citation and four cease and desist notices. Below are precautions that consumers can take to […]
27
Aug
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation “Stings” Unlicensed Contractors in Key Largo
Key Largo—On Aug. 23, it was announced that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation partnered with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the county Code Compliance Office and the State Attorney for the 16th Judicial Circuit to execute a sting operation that resulted in the arrest of two individuals, John Bowen Jr. […]
24
Aug
THE FLORIDA BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
On the Florida Board of Professional Engineers’ website, it is written that the Florida Board of Professional Engineers is established under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, and is comprised of eleven members, nine of whom are Professional Engineers and two of whom are laypersons who are not and never have been engineers or members of any […]
18
Aug
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Issues First License Under New Law Helping Military Spouses
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 […]