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FL Stat § 489.5335 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part II - Electrical and Alarm System Contracting (Ss. 489.501-489.538)|489.5335 - Journeyman; reciprocity; standards.

489.5335 Journeyman; reciprocity; standards.—(1) Counties and municipalities are authorized to issue journeyman licenses in the electrical and alarm system trades.(2) An individual who holds a valid, active journeyman license in the electrical or alarm system trade issued by any county or municipality in this state may work as a journeyman in the trade in which he or she is licensed in any other county or municipality of this state without taking an additional examination or paying an additional license fee, if he or she:(a) Has scored at least 70 percent, or after October 1, 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed;(b) Has completed an apprenticeship program registered with a registration agency defined in 29 C.F.R. s. 29.2 and demonstrates 4 years’ verifiable practical experience in the trade for which he or she is licensed, or demonstrates 6 years’ verifiable practical experience in the trade for which he or she is licensed;(c) Has satisfactorily completed specialized and advanced module coursework approved by the Florida Building Commission, as part of the building code training program established in s. 553.841, specific to the discipline or, pursuant to authorization by the certifying authority, provides proof of completion of such curriculum or coursework within 6 months after such certification; and(d) Has not had a license suspended or revoked within the last 5 years.(3) A local government may charge a registration fee for reciprocity, not to exceed $25.History.—s. 17, ch. 97-228; s. 30, ch. 98-287; s. 27, ch. 2010-176; s. 30, ch. 2011-213; s. 4, ch. 2021-214.
FL Stat § 489.538 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part II - Electrical and Alarm System Contracting (Ss. 489.501-489.538)|489.538 - Authority of licensed job scope.

489.538 Authority of licensed job scope.—A licensee under this part need not have a license under part I to perform work within the scope of his or her license under this part.History.—s. 37, ch. 90-228; s. 12, ch. 91-201; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 501, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 489.551 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part III - Septic Tank Contracting (Ss. 489.551-489.558)|489.551 - Definitions.

489.551 Definitions.—As used in this part:(1) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Protection.(2) “Master septic tank contractor” means a septic tank contractor whose services are unlimited in the septic tank trade who has had at least 3 years’ experience as a Florida-registered septic tank contractor or a plumbing contractor certified under part I of this chapter who has provided septic tank contracting services for at least 3 years and who has the experience, knowledge, and skills to install, maintain, repair, close repairs of, and alter all types of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, to design onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, where not prohibited by law, to perform and submit soil evaluations, when determined to meet site-evaluation expertise established by rule, and to use materials and items used in the installation and maintenance of all types of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems.(3) “Onsite sewage treatment and disposal system” means a system that contains a standard subsurface, filled, or mound drainfield system; an aerobic treatment unit; a graywater system tank; a laundry wastewater system tank; a septic tank; a grease interceptor; a dosing tank; a solids or effluent pump; a waterless, incinerating, or organic waste-composting toilet; or a sanitary pit privy that is installed or proposed to be installed beyond the building sewer on land of the owner or on other land to which the owner has the legal right to install a system. This term does not include package sewage treatment facilities and other treatment works regulated under chapter 403.(4) “Septic tank contractor” means a contractor who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, perform site evaluations for repairs, when determined to meet site-evaluation expertise established by rule, and use material and items used in the installation and maintenance of all kinds of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems.History.—ss. 1, 10, ch. 87-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 7, ch. 93-151; s. 5, ch. 96-303; s. 4, ch. 98-420; s. 234, ch. 99-8; s. 50, ch. 2020-150.
FL Stat § 489.552 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part III - Septic Tank Contracting (Ss. 489.551-489.558)|489.552 - Registration required.

489.552 Registration required.—A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a septic tank contractor or a master septic tank contractor in this state unless he or she is registered by the department in accordance with the provisions of this part. However, nothing in this part prohibits any person licensed pursuant to s. 489.105(3)(m) in this state from engaging in the profession for which he or she is licensed.History.—ss. 2, 10, ch. 87-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 6, ch. 96-303.
FL Stat § 489.554 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part III - Septic Tank Contracting (Ss. 489.551-489.558)|489.554 - Registration renewal.

489.554 Registration renewal.—(1) The department shall prescribe by rule the method for approving continuing education courses, for renewing annual registration, for approving inactive status for the late filing of a renewal application, for allowing a contractor to hold a registration in inactive status for a specified period, and for reactivating a registration.(2) At a minimum, annual renewal shall include continuing education requirements of not less than 12 classroom hours annually for septic tank contractors and not less than 18 classroom hours annually for master septic tank contractors. The 18 classroom hours of continuing education required for master septic tank contractors may include the 12 classroom hours required for septic tank contractors, but at a minimum must include 6 classroom hours of approved master septic tank contractor coursework.(3) A certificate of registration becomes inactive when a renewal application is not filed in a timely manner. A certificate that has become inactive may be reactivated under this section by application to the department. A licensed contractor may apply to the department for voluntary inactive status at any time during the period of registration.(4) A master septic tank contractor may elect to revert to the status of a registered septic tank contractor at any time during the period of registration. The department shall prescribe by rule the method for a master septic tank contractor who has reverted to the status of a registered septic tank contractor to apply for status as a master septic tank contractor.(5) The department shall deny an application for renewal if the applicant has failed to pay any administrative penalty imposed by the department if the penalty is final agency action and all judicial reviews have been exhausted.History.—ss. 4, 10, ch. 87-310; s. 55, ch. 91-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 96-303; s. 5, ch. 98-420; s. 47, ch. 2004-350; s. 7, ch. 2006-252.
FL Stat § 489.556 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part III - Septic Tank Contracting (Ss. 489.551-489.558)|489.556 - Suspension or revocation of registration.

489.556 Suspension or revocation of registration.—A certificate of registration may be suspended or revoked upon a showing that the registrant has:(1) Violated any provision of this part.(2) Violated any lawful order or rule rendered or adopted by the department.(3) Obtained his or her registration or any other order, ruling, or authorization by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts.(4) Been found guilty of gross misconduct in the pursuit of his or her profession.History.—ss. 6, 10, ch. 87-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 11, ch. 96-303.
FL Stat § 489.557 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part III - Septic Tank Contracting (Ss. 489.551-489.558)|489.557 - Fees, establishment.

489.557 Fees, establishment.—(1) The department shall, by rule, establish fees as follows:(a) For septic tank contractor registration:1. Application and examination fee: not less than $25 or more than $75.2. Initial registration fee: not less than $50 or more than $100.3. Renewal of registration fee: not less than $50 or more than $100.(b) For master septic tank contractor registration:1. Application and examination fee: not less than $25 or more than $75.2. Initial registration fee: not less than $50 or more than $100.3. Renewal of registration fee: not less than $50 or more than $100.(c) Certification of partnerships and corporations: not less than $100 or more than $250.(2) Fees established pursuant to subsection (1) shall be based on the actual costs incurred by the department in carrying out its registration and other related responsibilities under this part.History.—ss. 7, 10, ch. 87-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 12, ch. 96-303.
FL Stat § 489.558 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part III - Septic Tank Contracting (Ss. 489.551-489.558)|489.558 - Penalties and prohibitions.

489.558 Penalties and prohibitions.—(1) Any person who violates any provision of this part commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) The department may deny a registration if it determines that an applicant does not meet all requirements of this part or has violated any provision of this part. Any applicant aggrieved by such denial shall be entitled to a hearing, after reasonable notice thereof, upon filing a written request for such hearing in accordance with chapter 120.History.—ss. 8, 10, ch. 87-310; s. 119, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 13, ch. 96-303.
FL Stat § 493.6100 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6100 - Legislative intent.

493.6100 Legislative intent.—The Legislature recognizes that the private security, investigative, and recovery industries are rapidly expanding fields that require regulation to ensure that the interests of the public will be adequately served and protected. The Legislature recognizes that untrained persons, unlicensed persons or businesses, or persons who are not of good moral character engaged in the private security, investigative, and recovery industries are a threat to the welfare of the public if placed in positions of trust. Regulation of licensed and unlicensed persons and businesses engaged in these fields is therefore deemed necessary.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 94-172.
FL Stat § 493.6103 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6103 - Authority to make rules.

493.6103 Authority to make rules.—The department shall adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter. However, no rule shall be adopted that unreasonably restricts competition or the availability of services requiring licensure pursuant to this chapter or that unnecessarily increases the cost of such services without a corresponding or equivalent public benefit.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 493.61035 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.61035 - Credit for relevant military training and education.

493.61035 Credit for relevant military training and education.—(1) The department shall provide a method by which honorably discharged veterans may apply for licensure. The method must include:(a) To the fullest extent possible, credit toward the requirements for licensure for military training and education received and completed during service in the United States Armed Forces if the military training or education is substantially similar to the training or education required for licensure.(b) Identification of overlaps and gaps between the requirements for licensure and the military training or education received and completed by the veteran, and subsequent notification to the veteran of the overlaps and gaps.(c) Assistance in identifying programs that offer training and education needed to meet the requirements for licensure.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning October 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, the department is directed to prepare and submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In addition to any other information that the Legislature may require, the report must include statistics and relevant information which detail:(a) The number of applicants who identified themselves as veterans.(b) The number of veterans whose application for a license was approved.(c) The number of veterans whose application for a license was denied, including the reasons for denial.(d) Data on the application processing times for veterans.(e) The department’s efforts to assist veterans in identifying programs that offer training and education needed to meet the requirements for licensure.(f) The department’s identification of the most common overlaps and gaps between the requirements for licensure and the military training and education received and completed by the veterans.(g) Recommendations on ways to improve the department’s ability to meet the needs of veterans which would effectively address the challenges that veterans face when separating from military service and seeking a license for a profession or occupation regulated by the department pursuant to this chapter.History.—s. 7, ch. 2016-242.
FL Stat § 493.6104 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6104 - Advisory council.

493.6104 Advisory council.—(1) The department shall designate an advisory council, known as the Private Investigation, Recovery, and Security Advisory Council, to be composed of 11 members. One member must be an active law enforcement officer, certified under the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, representing a statewide law enforcement agency or statewide association of law enforcement agencies. One member must be the owner or operator of a business that regularly contracts with Class “A,” Class “B,” or Class “R” agencies. Nine members must be geographically distributed, insofar as possible, and must be licensed pursuant to this chapter. Two members must be from the security profession, one of whom represents an agency that employs 20 security guards or fewer; two members must be from the private investigative profession, one of whom represents an agency that employs five investigators or fewer; one member shall be from the repossession profession; and the remaining four members may be drawn from any of the professions regulated under this chapter.(2) Council members shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture for a 4-year term. In the event of an appointment to fill an unexpired term, the appointment shall be for no longer than the remainder of the unexpired term. No member may serve more than two full consecutive terms. Members may be removed by the Commissioner of Agriculture for cause. Cause shall include, but is not limited to, absences from two consecutive meetings.(3) Members shall elect a chairperson annually. No member may serve as chairperson more than twice.(4) The council shall meet at least 4 times yearly upon the call of the chairperson, at the request of a majority of the membership, or at the request of the department. Notice of council meetings and the agenda shall be published in the Florida Administrative Register at least 14 days prior to such meeting.(5) The council shall advise the department and make recommendations relative to the regulation of the security, investigative, and recovery industries.(6) A quorum of six members shall be necessary for a meeting to convene or continue. All official action taken by the council shall be by simple majority of those members present. Members may not participate or vote by proxy. Meetings shall be recorded, and minutes of the meetings shall be maintained by the department.(7) The director of the Division of Licensing or the director’s designee shall serve, in a nonvoting capacity, as secretary to the council. The Division of Licensing shall provide all administrative and legal support required by the council in the conduct of its official business.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 94-172; s. 526, ch. 97-103; s. 5, ch. 2002-295; s. 10, ch. 2012-190; s. 48, ch. 2013-14.
FL Stat § 493.6107 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6107 - Fees.

493.6107 Fees.—(1) The department shall establish by rule examination and license fees not to exceed the following:(a) Class “M” license—manager Class “AB” agency: $75.(b) Class “G” license—statewide firearm license: $150.(c) Class “K” license—firearms instructor: $100.(d) Fee for the examination for firearms instructor: $75.(2) The department may establish by rule a fee for the replacement or revision of a license which fee shall not exceed $30.(3) The fees set forth in this section must be paid by check or money order or, at the discretion of the department, by electronic funds transfer at the time the application is approved, except that the applicant for a Class “G” or Class “M” license must pay the license fee at the time the application is made. If a license is revoked or denied or if the application is withdrawn, the license fee is nonrefundable.(4) The department may prorate license fees.(5) Payment of any license fee provided for under this chapter authorizes the licensee to practice his or her profession anywhere in this state without obtaining any additional license, permit, registration, or identification card, any municipal or county ordinance or resolution to the contrary notwithstanding. However, an agency may be required to obtain a city and county occupational license in each city and county where the agency maintains a physical office.(6) The initial application fee for a veteran, as defined in s. 1.01, the spouse or surviving spouse of such veteran, a member of the United States Armed Forces who has served on active duty, or the spouse or surviving spouse of such member who at the time of death was serving on active duty and died within the 2 years preceding the initial application, shall be waived if he or she applies for a Class “C,” Class “CC,” Class “DI,” Class “E,” Class “EE,” Class “K,” Class “M,” Class “MA,” Class “MB,” Class “MR,” or Class “RI” license in a format prescribed by the department. The application format must include the applicant’s signature, under penalty of perjury, and supporting documentation. An eligible veteran must include a copy of his or her DD Form 214, as issued by the United States Department of Defense, or another acceptable form of identification as specified by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs with his or her application in order to obtain a waiver. A licensee seeking such waiver must apply in a format prescribed by the department, including the applicant’s signature, under penalty of perjury, and supporting documentation.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 3, ch. 91-248; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 94-172; s. 529, ch. 97-103; s. 4, ch. 2011-205; s. 5, ch. 2016-166; s. 12, ch. 2017-85; s. 12, ch. 2018-7.
FL Stat § 493.6109 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6109 - Reciprocity.

493.6109 Reciprocity.—(1) The department may adopt rules for:(a) Entering into reciprocal agreements with other states or territories of the United States for the purpose of licensing persons to perform activities regulated under this chapter who are currently licensed to perform similar services in the other states or territories; or(b) Allowing a person who is licensed in another state or territory to perform similar services in this state, on a temporary and limited basis, without the need for licensure in state.(2) The rules authorized in subsection (1) may be promulgated only if:(a) The other state or territory has requirements which are substantially similar to or greater than those established in this chapter.(b) The applicant has engaged in licensed activities for at least 1 year in the other state or territory with no disciplinary action against him or her.(c) The Commissioner of Agriculture or other appropriate authority of the other state or territory agrees to accept service of process for those licensees who are operating in this state on a temporary basis.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 530, ch. 97-103; s. 7, ch. 2002-295.
FL Stat § 493.6110 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6126)|493.6110 - Licensee’s insurance.

493.6110 Licensee’s insurance.—A Class “B” agency license may not be issued unless the applicant first files with the department a certification of insurance evidencing commercial general liability coverage. The coverage shall provide the department as an additional insured for the purpose of receiving all notices of modification or cancellation of such insurance. Coverage shall be written by an insurance company which is lawfully engaged to provide insurance coverage in Florida. Coverage shall provide for a combined single-limit policy in the amount of at least $300,000 for death, bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury. Coverage shall insure for the liability of all employees licensed by the department while acting in the course of their employment.(1) The licensed agency shall notify the department of any claim against such insurance.(2) The licensed agency shall notify the department immediately upon cancellation of the insurance policy, whether such cancellation was initiated by the insurance company or the insured agency.(3) The agency license shall be automatically suspended upon the date of cancellation unless evidence of insurance is provided to the department prior to the effective date of cancellation.History.—ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-248; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 2005-143.