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 […]
Tag Archives: unlicensed professionals
8
Jul
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Wellington for Unlicensed Contractors
WELLINGTON—On June 24, 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators swept the Wellington area for unlicensed electrical contracting. Investigators visited 16 job sites and checked 11 licenses, issuing one citation and eight cease-and-desists for unlicensed electrical contracting. The Wellington sweep was part of the statewide unlicensed activity operation. The division […]
30
Jun
Licensing Rules for Florida Mortgage Brokers to Get Tougher in July
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Miami Herald reports on June 25, 2010, that after years of lax licensing requirements, all mortgage brokers in Florida – including those who may have just submitted an application – will have to reapply under more probing criteria later this year. No new applications under the current mortgage broker rules will […]
28
Jun
Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Orders Companies to Cease and Desist the Unauthorized Sale of Health Insurance Products
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On June 24, 2010, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced that the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) has issued a Final Order to a dozen entities, including companies and their officers, for the unauthorized sale of health insurance products in Florida. The Office issued the Order after sending a previous Order […]
23
Jun
Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Issues Final Order to Infinity Surety for Unauthorized Sale of Insurance Products
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) has issued a Final Order to Cease and Disist to Infinity Surety (Infinity) of Saginaw, Texas, and its president, George D. Black, for selling unauthorized surety insurance in Florida. This information was announced on June 17, 2010 on the Florida Office […]
9
Jun
Florida Real Estate License Information
The following information was obtained from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Website: Real Estate License Renewal Information All licensees must comply with post-licensing or continuing education requirements and pay necessary renewal fees to maintain your real estate license. This also applies to those licensees with a suspended license. In support of the […]
7
Jun
Florida’s Department of Health Investigative Services Unit or ISU
The ISU investigates complaints against health care practitioners and facilities/establishments which are regulated by the Florida Department of Health, and investigates complaints against individuals practicing without a health care license in the State of Florida. The Investigative Services Unit (ISU) functions as the investigative arm of the Florida Department of Health, a Division of Medical […]
27
Apr
FREC Florida Real Estate Commission
The Florida Real Estate Commission, also known as FREC, is made up of seven members and meets monthly. The commission meeting is usually the third Wednesday of the month and the Tuesday immediately preceding the third Wednesday. The FREC administers and enforces the real estate license law, Chapter 475, Part I, of the Florida Statutes. The Commission also passes rules […]
20
Apr
Florida Real Estate Appraisers
The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) is an agency that administers and enforces the federal and state laws concerning real estate appraisal in the state of Florida. It can pass rules and take measures to ensure its full compliance by the licensed real estate appraisers. Florida Real Estate Appraiser Board offers licenses, as well, […]
14
Apr
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Harnesses the Power of Craigslist to Combat Unlicensed Activity
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 […]