On the Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature, the 2012 Statutes are listed for the Division of Real Estate. This is just a sampling of the “Statute 455.225 Disciplinary proceedings.” “A formal hearing before an administrative law judge from the Division of Administrative Hearings shall be held pursuant to chapter 120 if there are […]
Tag Archives: unlicensed professionals
6
Dec
Florida Licensed Veterinarians Continuing Education
The following is from Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under Board of Veterinary Medicine: “Important Information” and “Continuing Education Requirement” “Licensed veterinarians shall complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of continuing professional education in veterinary medicine every biennium. Beginning on June 1, 2012, no less than one (1) hour of continuing […]
6
Dec
Florida Licensed Professionals MUST Report Crimes
The following information was found on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under “important information:” Reporting Requirement for Criminal Convictions “As of October 1, 2009, Section 455.227(1)(t), Florida Statutes requires all professional licensees to report to the department within 30 days of being convicted or found guilty of, or having plead nolo contendere […]
6
Dec
Disciplinary Actions Against Florida Licensed Interior Designers
On the Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature, the 2012 Statutes are listed for the “Florida Disciplinary proceedings against registered interior designers.” This is just a sampling of the many statutes regarding discipline which could put your Interior Design license in jeopardy: “Attempting to obtain, obtaining, or renewing, by bribery, by fraudulent misrepresentation, or through […]
5
Dec
Disciplinary Action Against Florida Licensed Chiropractors
On the Florida Department of Health’s website under Florida Statutes for Florida licensed Chiropractors, there are 26 Statutes listed, along with many subcategories, for “Grounds for disciplinary action; action by board or department.” Some of those reasons are as follows: “Attempting to obtain, obtaining, or renewing a license to practice chiropractic medicine by bribery, by […]
15
Nov
Participation in the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) in Florida
The following information comes from Florida’s Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) website: Will the participation in Florida’s Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) protect my nursing license from discipline by the Florida Board of Nursing? If you are unable to practice nursing safely, due to use of drugs, alcohol, chemicals, a mental condition, or the possession or distribution of […]
10
Sep
Renewing CPA Licenses in Florida
The following information appeared on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under Division of Certified Public Accounting. We advise anyone interested in obtaining information on Florida’s licenses to contact the DBPR for the most current information. Renewing a current active (Florida) CPA license consists of: Evidencing completion of continuing professional education (CPE) credits […]
10
Sep
Florida Nurses and Reporting Criminal History
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS APPEARED ON THE FLORIDA BOARD OF HEALTH’S WEBSITE . WE ADVISE ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS TO VISIT THE DOH WEBSITE AS IT IS CONTINUALLY UPDATED. Question: What crimes or license discipline must be reported on the (Florida nursing) application? Answer: All convictions, guilty pleas and nolo contendere pleas must be reported, except […]
14
Jun
The Florida Board of Accountancy (BOA)
If you have any questions regarding the requirements for licensing, certification or reciprocity in the State of Florida for CPAs, contact the Florida Board of Accountancy (BOA). The Florida Board of Accountancy will also provide you with information on the May and November CPA exams. The Florida BOA is also able to verify if an individual is certified or licensed in the […]
11
Jun
Licensed Pharmacists in Florida
We are often asked if someone can become a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Florida if they have a misdemeanor or a felony on their record. According to Florida’s Department of Health, The Board of Pharmacy evaluates each applicant on a case-to- case basis. The Board will consider the severity and the […]