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FL Stat § 480.049 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 480 - Massage Therapy Practice|480.049 - Civil Proceedings.

480.049 Civil proceedings.—As cumulative to any other remedy or criminal prosecution, the department may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of a restraining order, injunction, or writ of mandamus against any person who is or has been violating any of the provisions of this act or the lawful rules or orders of the department.History.—s. 18, ch. 78-436; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 85-280; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 480.052 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 480 - Massage Therapy Practice|480.052 - Power of County or Municipality to Regulate Massage Therapy.

480.052 Power of county or municipality to regulate massage therapy.—A county or municipality, within its jurisdiction, may regulate persons and establishments licensed under this chapter. Such regulation shall not exceed the powers of the state under this act or be inconsistent with this act. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from enacting any regulation of persons or establishments not licensed pursuant to this act.History.—s. 20, ch. 78-436; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 56, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 85-280; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 15, ch. 2021-143.
FL Stat § 480.0535 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 480 - Massage Therapy Practice|480.0535 - Documents Required While Working in a Massage Establishment.

480.0535 Documents required while working in a massage establishment.—(1) In order to provide the department and law enforcement agencies the means to more effectively identify, investigate, and arrest persons engaging in human trafficking, a person employed by a massage establishment and any person performing massage therapy therein must immediately present, upon the request of an investigator of the department or a law enforcement officer, valid government identification while in the establishment. A valid government identification for the purposes of this section is:(a) A valid, unexpired driver license issued by any state, territory, or district of the United States;(b) A valid, unexpired identification card issued by any state, territory, or district of the United States;(c) A valid, unexpired United States passport;(d) A naturalization certificate issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security;(e) A valid, unexpired alien registration receipt card (green card); or(f) A valid, unexpired employment authorization card issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security.(2) A person operating a massage establishment must:(a) Immediately present, upon the request of an investigator of the department or a law enforcement officer:1. Valid government identification while in the establishment.2. A copy of the documentation specified in paragraph (1)(a) for each employee and any person performing massage therapy in the establishment.(b) Ensure that each employee and any person performing massage therapy in the massage establishment is able to immediately present, upon the request of an investigator of the department or a law enforcement officer, valid government identification while in the establishment.(3) A person who violates any provision of this section commits:(a) For a first violation, a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(b) For a second violation, a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(c) For a third or subsequent violation, a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 2, ch. 2012-97; s. 16, ch. 2021-143.
FL Stat § 482.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.011 - Short Title.

482.011 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Structural Pest Control Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; ss. 25, 59, ch. 92-203.
FL Stat § 482.032 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.032 - Enforcement.

482.032 Enforcement.—(1) The department is empowered to enforce this chapter.(2) It is the duty of every state attorney, sheriff, police officer, and other appropriate county or municipal officer to enforce, or to assist any duly authorized inspector or other agent of the department in the enforcement of, this chapter and the rules adopted by the department under the provisions of this chapter.(3) The department may commence and maintain all proper and necessary actions and proceedings:(a) To enforce its rules.(b) To make application for injunction to the proper circuit court, and the judge of that court has jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary injunction or a permanent injunction, or both, restraining a person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules adopted under this chapter or from failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this chapter or of the rules adopted under this chapter.(4) The department, or its agent, is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises or carrier during regular business hours in the performance of its duties relating to pesticides and records pertaining to same.History.—s. 1, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 26, ch. 73-334; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 371, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 2, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 3, ch. 89-180; ss. 27, 59, ch. 92-203.
FL Stat § 482.061 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.061 - Inspectors.

482.061 Inspectors.—The department shall appoint, as inspectors, a sufficient number of individuals whom the department has determined are qualified to perform the inspection or investigative work necessary. The inspectors shall make inspections of licensees, conduct investigations as appropriate, and report all violations to the department. The department shall waive the fees for examination for certification and for issuance or renewal of the certificates during the time that those individuals serve as inspectors for the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 373, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 4, ch. 89-180; ss. 29, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 2, ch. 94-194.
FL Stat § 482.121 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.121 - Misuse of Certificate.

482.121 Misuse of certificate.—(1) A certified operator may not allow her or his certificate to be used by a licensee to secure or keep a license unless:(a) She or he is in charge of the pest control activities of the licensee in the category or categories covered by her or his certificate;(b) She or he is a full-time employee of the licensee; and(c) Her or his primary occupation is with the licensee.(2) A licensee may not use the certificate of any certified operator to secure or keep a license unless the holder of the certificate is in charge of the pest control activities in the category or categories of the licensee covered by the certificate.(3) If a certificate is used in violation of this section, the department may revoke the license of the pest control business or the certified operator’s certificate, or both such license and certificate.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 7, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 8, ch. 89-180; ss. 35, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 430, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 482.141 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.141 - Examinations.

482.141 Examinations.—(1) Each individual seeking certification must satisfactorily pass an examination which must be written but which may include practical demonstration. The department shall hold at least two examinations each year. An applicant may seek certification in one or more categories.(2) An application for examination must be made in accordance with the rules of the department. Each application must be accompanied by a fee set by the department, in an amount of not more than $300 or less than $150, for each category in which the applicant desires to be examined; however, until rules setting these fees are adopted by the department, the examination fee for each category shall be $150. Any applicant who fails to pass one or more categories may reapply for examination upon the payment of the applicable fee for each category in which the applicant seeks reexamination.(3) The department shall give an examination in each category for which application is made which tests the applicant’s knowledge of pest control as applicable to that category. The certificate issued must state the categories allowed thereby.(4) A refund of examination fees may not be made unless the applicant presents written evidence that she or he was under military orders, on jury duty or otherwise subpoenaed, or under medical care which precluded reporting to take the examination, in which case the department shall exercise its discretion as to a refund.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 380, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 9, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 10, ch. 89-180; ss. 37, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 432, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 482.152 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.152 - Duties of Certified Operator in Charge of Pest Control Activities of Licensee.

482.152 Duties of certified operator in charge of pest control activities of licensee.—A certified operator in charge of the pest control activities of a licensee shall have her or his primary occupation with the licensee and shall be a full-time employee of the licensee, and her or his principal duty shall include the responsibility for the personal supervision of and participation in the pest control activities at the business location of the licensee as the same relate to:(1) The selection of proper and correct chemicals for the particular pest control work performed.(2) The safe and proper use of the pesticides used.(3) The correct concentration and formulation of pesticides used in all pest control work performed.(4) The training of personnel in the proper and acceptable methods of pest control.(5) The control measures and procedures used.(6) The notification of the department of any accidental human poisoning or death connected with pest control work performed on a job she or he is supervising, within 24 hours after she or he has knowledge of the poisoning or death.History.—s. 2, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 382, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 11, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 9, 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 12, ch. 89-180; ss. 39, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 433, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 482.155 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.155 - Limited Certification for Governmental Pesticide Applicators or Private Applicators.

482.155 Limited certification for governmental pesticide applicators or private applicators.—(1)(a) The department shall establish limited certification categories for:1. Persons who apply pesticides only as governmental employees.2. Persons who apply pesticides only to their own private property, and employees who apply pesticides to private property owned by their employers. This includes properties such as public buildings, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, grocery stores, restaurants, apartments, and common areas of condominiums and any other private properties where the public may be exposed to pesticide applications.(b) A person seeking limited certification under this subsection must pass an examination given or approved by the department. Each application for examination must be accompanied by an examination fee set by the department, in an amount of not more than $150 or less than $50; and a recertification fee of $25 every 4 years. Until rules setting these fees are adopted by the department, the examination fee is $50. Application for recertification must be accompanied by proof of having completed 4 classroom hours of acceptable continuing education. The department shall provide the appropriate reference material and make the examination readily accessible and available to all applicants at least quarterly or as necessary in each county.(c) Certification obtained under this subsection does not authorize operation of a pest control business.(2) In lieu of obtaining limited certification under subsection (1), a governmental employee or private property applicator may apply pesticides if she or he is trained and supervised by a certified operator who is certified by the department in the categories of pest control that are performed by the employee or applicator and who is employed full time by the governmental agency or private property owner for which the pest control is performed.(3) A person who applies pesticides under this section shall maintain, for a period of at least 2 years, routine operational records containing information pertaining to each application of a restricted-use pesticide including the name of the applicator and the type, amount, use, date, and place of application.(4) This section does not apply to the application of disinfectants, sanitizers, or ready-to-use pesticides sold over the counter at retail.(5) A limited certification granted under this section does not authorize the performance of fumigation of a structure.History.—s. 40, ch. 92-203; s. 5, ch. 94-194; s. 434, ch. 97-103; s. 3, ch. 2003-35.
FL Stat § 482.1562 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.1562 - Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer Application.

482.1562 Limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer application.—(1) To provide a means of documenting and ensuring compliance with best management practices for commercial fertilizer application to urban landscapes, the department shall establish a limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer application.(2) Beginning January 1, 2014, any person applying commercial fertilizer to an urban landscape must be certified under this section.(3) To obtain a limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer application, an applicant must submit to the department:(a) A copy of the training certificate issued pursuant to s. 403.9338.(b) A certification fee set by the department in an amount of at least $25 but not more than $75. Until the fee is set by rule, the fee for certification is $25.(4) A limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer application issued under this section expires 4 years after the date of issuance. Before applying for recertification under subsection (5), the applicant must complete 4 classroom hours of acceptable continuing education, of which at least 2 hours address fertilizer best management practices.(5) An application for recertification must be made 4 years after the date of issuance of the current certificate and be accompanied by:(a) Proof of having completed the 4 classroom hours of acceptable continuing education required under subsection (4).(b) A recertification fee set by the department in an amount of at least $25 but not more than $75. Until the fee is set by rule, the fee for certification is $25.(6) Upon expiration, or after a grace period that does not exceed 30 days after expiration, a certificate may be issued only upon reapplying in accordance with subsection (3).(7) Certification under this section does not authorize:(a) The application of pesticides to turf or ornamentals, including pesticide fertilizer mixtures;(b) The operation of a pest control business; or(c) The application of pesticides or fertilizers by unlicensed or uncertified personnel under the supervision of the certified person.(8) The department may provide information concerning the certification status of persons certified under this section to other local and state governmental agencies. The department is encouraged to create an online database that lists all persons certified under this section.(9) Yard workers who apply fertilizer only to individual residential properties using fertilizer and equipment provided by the residential property owner or resident are exempt from the requirements of this section.(10) The department may adopt rules to administer this section.History.—s. 7, ch. 2009-199; s. 3, ch. 2016-61.
FL Stat § 482.163 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.163 - Responsibility for Pest Control Activities of Employee.

482.163 Responsibility for pest control activities of employee.—Proper performance of pest control activities by a pest control business employee is the responsibility not only of the employee but also of the certified operator in charge, and the certified operator in charge may be disciplined pursuant to the provisions of s. 482.161 for the pest control activities of an employee. A licensee may not automatically be considered responsible for violations made by an employee. However, the licensee may not knowingly encourage, aid, or abet violations of this chapter.History.—s. 43, ch. 92-203; s. 8, ch. 94-194.
FL Stat § 482.165 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.165 - Unlicensed Practice of Pest Control; Cease and Desist Order; Injunction; Civil Suit and Penalty.

482.165 Unlicensed practice of pest control; cease and desist order; injunction; civil suit and penalty.—(1) It is unlawful for a person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other business entity not licensed by the department to practice pest control.(2) If the department has probable cause to believe that a person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other business entity not licensed by the department to practice pest control has violated any provision of this chapter, the department shall issue and deliver to that person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other business entity a notice to cease and desist from such violation. For the purpose of enforcing a cease and desist order, the department may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of an injunction or a writ of mandamus against any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other business entity that violates any provision of the order.(3) In addition to or in lieu of any remedy provided under subsection (2), the department may institute a civil suit in circuit court to recover a civil penalty for any violation for which the department may issue a notice to cease and desist under subsection (2). The civil penalty shall be in the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each offense. The court may also award to the prevailing party court costs and reasonable attorney fees.(4) The violation or disregard of a cease and desist order issued for the purpose of terminating unlicensed pest control activities is a ground for denial of a license or certificate when applied for.(5) In addition to or in lieu of any remedy provided under subsections (2) and (3), the department may, even in the case of a first offense, impose a fine not less than twice the cost of a pest control business license, but not more than a fine in the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971, upon a determination by the department that a person is in violation of subsection (1). For the purposes of this subsection, the lapse of a previously issued license for a period of less than 1 year is not considered a violation.History.—ss. 14, 18, ch. 89-180; ss. 44, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 6, ch. 2003-35; s. 16, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 482.1821 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.1821 - Closing Pest Control Business Without Providing for Contracts and Liabilities.

482.1821 Closing pest control business without providing for contracts and liabilities.—A licensee may not close its pest control business and open up a new pest control business under a different name without providing for meeting or satisfying its outstanding pest control contracts and liabilities. However, the department may waive this requirement if the licensee has filed for bankruptcy and reached agreement with its creditors on the terms for disposing of existing debts and obligations.History.—s. 46, ch. 92-203; s. 40, ch. 95-144.
FL Stat § 482.183 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.183 - Limitations.

482.183 Limitations.—(1)(a) A person may not be charged with a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter more than 3 years after the date of the violation.(b) For the purpose of this subsection, a charge of violation is considered to have been made upon the issuance of a notice or citation by the department charging such violation.(2) A person licensed or certified under this chapter who practices accepted pest control methods is immune from liability under s. 828.12.(3) This chapter does not exempt a person from the rules, regulations, or orders of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.History.—s. 2, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 387, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; ss. 47, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 5, ch. 2011-192; s. 11, ch. 2011-206.
FL Stat § 482.191 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 482 - Pest Control|482.191 - Violation and Penalty.

482.191 Violation and penalty.—(1) It is unlawful to solicit, practice, perform, or advertise in pest control except as provided by this chapter.(2) A person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) Any person who violates any rule of the department relative to pest control is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 434, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 388, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 15, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 113, ch. 91-224; ss. 48, 59, ch. 92-203.