April 13, 2010 TALLAHASSEE—With more than 20 billion page views per month, Craigslist.com is one of the top local classified advertisement forums in the country. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is harnessing the power the popular Web site to protect consumers and educate unlicensed individuals about unlicensed activity. Department (DBPR) investigators are […]
Tag Archives: Florida license
13
Apr
Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Miami-Dade Police Department Arrest Unlicensed Veterinarian
April 2, 2010 MIAMI—Yesterday,the Department of Business and Professional Regulation investigators, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department Medical Crimes Unit, arrested Cheryl Kelly (Shaffer) for practicing veterinary medicine without a license at the Paradise Animal Center. DBPR investigators also issued a $2,500 citation for practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Based on a […]
12
Apr
Florida Insurance Commissioner Orders Entities to Cease and Desist Sale of Unlicensed Insurance Products
by Jack McDermott and Brittany Benner April 09, 2010 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Surety insurance involves a bond that guarantees the performance of a contract – most often related to construction projects.Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) has issued two separate cease and desist orders to companies for selling unauthorized surety […]
7
Apr
How to Prepare Yourself and Your Client for an Appearance Before a Florida Health Care Licensing Board on Disciplinary Matters
In defending a health care practitioner before his or her licensing board in Florida is not routine for you, the task may appear quite daunting. Where do you begin? Like most every task in law, the key to success lies in preparation. The right preparation can make your client’s appearance before the board bearable. This article will provide some […]
7
Apr
Loan Modification Licensure in Florida is Now an Industry with Regulation
The days of simply opening up and starting a loan modification business have come to an end in Florida. Individuals or businesses providing loan modification services must now be licensed as a mortgage broker by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) in order to conduct business. The Florida Legislature recently passed Senate Bill SB 2226. […]
1
Apr
Becoming a Florida Certified Residential Appraiser
The candidate must complete 200 classroom hours of board-approved courses covering the topics required by the FREAB in subjects related to real estate appraisal. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice(USPAP). Past courses may be approved by the board and could be substituted on an-hour-for-hour basis. You must provide […]
25
Mar
Board of Architecture and Interior Design receives an Opinion from Judge Hinkle for Locke v. Shore
Federal District Judge Robert L. Hinkle has entered an order, Opinion on the Merits, in the case of Locke v. Shore in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Under this ruling it states that a person must be a registered interior designer to provide commercial interior design services in the […]
25
Mar
Licensure/Certification for Florida Pharmacists
Length of Training/Requirements The Doctor of Pharmacy degree requires at least six years of study beyond high school. The curriculum in Florida, consists of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathophysiology, pharmacy calculations, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, professional communications, pharmacy management, pharmacy law, evidenced-based pharmacy, clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapy, and clinical clerkships. Some pharmacy programs admit students directly from high school; […]
23
Mar
Department of Business and Professional Regulation Encourages Consumers to Hire a Certified Public Accountant to Prepare Taxes
Feb. 5, 2010 TALLAHASSEE—With tax season underway, many Floridians are beginning to gather their W-2s, 1099s, 1040s and other tax documents in preparation for the April 15th Federal Income Tax filing deadline. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation encourages Floridians to hire a Certified Public Accountant for tax preparation. CPAs have met the requirements […]