In order to determine whether an activity constitutes the unlicensed practice of law, a two part analysis must be made. First, it must be determined whether the activity is the practice of law. The second question is whether the practice is authorized. If an activity is the practice of law but the activity is authorized, […]
Tag Archives: unlicensed activity
13
Jan
Continuing Education for Florida Dentists
The following information was found on the Florida Department of Health’s website: As a condition of the biennial renewal of a license, each licensee shall be required to complete continuing education courses as stated in Rule 64B5-12.013, Florida Administrative Code, which are relevant to, and which enhance the licensee’s ability to practice. Licensees shall not […]
13
Jan
Requirements for Auctioneers in the State of Florida
On the website Online Sunshine, The Official Website for the Florida Legislature, the following requirements were listed for Florida Auctioneers: 1) The department shall license any applicant who the board certifies is qualified to practice auctioneering. (2) No person shall auction or offer to auction any property in this state unless he or she is […]
11
Jan
What Interior Design Services Require a State of Florida License?
On the State of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), it states that an Interior Designer is someone who designs, or provides consultation, drawings, specifications and administration of design construction contracts relating to nonstructural interior elements of a commercial building or structure. Interior design includes reflected ceiling plans (a scale diagram of a […]
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 […]
7
Sep
Florida Authorities Crackdown on Unlicensed Mortgage Modification Activities In Clay County
Clay County, Florida – It was announced on Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation’s website that on September 2, 2010, Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler and Commissioner Tom Cardwell of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR), today announced the execution of search warrants at two offices run by Clay County based companies. As the result […]