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 […]

23
Aug

Foreign Doctors in United States Retrained as Nurses in Program at Florida International University

Irene Mahr, of the St. Petersburg Times, writes that if you check into Largo Medical Center any time soon, there’s a chance your nurse could be a former doctor.  The hospital is one of several locally that are joining with Florida International University to fund a unique program to recruit foreign doctors living in the […]

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 […]

3
Aug

Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine

Definitions including the occupation codes and class codes in the State of Florida, where applicable VL – A “limited-service veterinary medical practice” means offering or providing veterinary services at any location that has a primary purpose other than that of providing veterinary medical service at a permanent or mobile establishment permitted by the board; providing […]

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 […]

14
Jul

Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps the Keys for Unlicensed Cosmetologists, Barbers and Veterinarians

KEYS–On June 24, 2010,  Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators swept the Keys looking for unlicensed cosmetologists, barbers and veterinarians. During the sweep, investigators checked 66 licenses at 28 businesses and found no unlicensed individuals. A sweep involves checking licenses to ensure compliance with state laws. The Keys sweep is […]

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 […]

12
Jul

Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Cape Coral Police Department Arrest Two Unlicensed Contractors

  CAPE CORAL–On Tuesday, July 6, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Cape Coral Police Department protected consumers by arresting two unlicensed air conditioning contractors. The two individuals, Thomas Milan Williams (41) and Eugene Laurence Gentsch (43), illegally advertised services on Craigslist.com. DBPR partnered with the CCPD to respond to numerous […]