The bill amends Section 472.013 of the Florida Statutes to introduce an alternative pathway for licensure for surveyors and mappers, known as the "1st Step Florida Surveyors and Mappers Credentialing and Licensing Protocol." This new protocol allows individuals who do not meet the traditional degree requirements to take the licensure examination, provided they are of good moral character and have a letter of recommendation from a licensed land surveyor or mapper. Licenses granted under this protocol will expire on December 15, 2031, and applicants will be notified of this expiration and the need to meet the standard requirements to continue practicing.

Additionally, the bill reenacts subsection (4) of Section 472.015 to incorporate the amendments made to Section 472.013. The Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers is tasked with establishing and administering the new credentialing protocol, which aims to address the increasing demand for licensed surveyors and mappers in the state. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 320 Filed: 472.013