The bill CS/HB 1461 amends various sections of the Florida Statutes to streamline the regulatory framework for professional licensing and oversight across multiple sectors, including business regulation, construction, and health professions. A significant change is the replacement of the term "board" with "department," indicating a shift in authority to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The bill introduces new licensing programs, modifies application requirements, and eliminates certain continuing education mandates. It also establishes provisions for mobile barbershops, updates regulations for hemp sales, and enhances the accountability of licensed professionals by allowing the department to impose penalties for violations.
Additionally, the bill addresses specific licensing processes for various professions, including architects, engineers, and certified public accountants, while also introducing measures to support veterans in obtaining licensure. It outlines the requirements for contractor registration, including financial responsibility and compliance with local regulations. The bill aims to improve efficiency in the licensing process, enhance public safety, and ensure that professionals meet necessary qualifications while providing flexibility for applicants. Overall, CS/HB 1461 seeks to modernize and simplify the regulatory landscape in Florida, promoting better oversight and compliance across multiple industries.
Statutes affected: H 1461 Filed: 468.399, 468.521, 468.523, 476.054, 477.015, 481.305, 492.103, 713.79, 399.035, 448.095, 455.02, 455.2124, 468.382, 476.034, 471.015, 473.3065, 476.064, 476.188, 481.205, 481.207, 481.209, 481.215, 481.217, 481.222, 481.231, 481.303, 489.107, 489.111, 499.0121, 499.041, 509.098, 509.261, 553.73, 569.006, 326.006, 468.384, 468.3852, 468.386, 468.387, 468.392, 468.397, 468.398, 468.522, 468.5245, 468.527, 468.5275, 468.531, 476.074, 476.154, 476.155, 476.192, 476.214, 476.234, 477.016, 477.018, 477.0212, 492.104, 492.106, 492.107, 492.108, 492.1101, 492.111, 558.002, 125.01, 125.56, 212.08, 440.02, 448.26, 489.103, 553.775, 553.79, 553.844, 569.34, 569.35, 604.50, 627.192
H 1461 c1: 20.165, 212.08, 215.5586, 215.55871, 309.01, 310.0015, 310.002, 310.051, 310.061, 310.073, 310.075, 310.081, 310.111, 310.1115, 310.121, 310.131, 310.142, 310.183, 310.185, 319.28, 326.002, 326.006, 376.303, 381.0065, 403.868, 403.9329, 440.02, 448.26, 468.382, 468.3852, 468.387, 468.392, 468.397, 468.398, 468.4336, 468.435, 468.520, 468.522, 468.5245, 468.527, 468.5275, 468.531, 468.532, 468.603, 468.606, 468.607, 468.613, 468.629, 468.631, 468.8312, 468.8315, 468.8415, 468.8417, 469.004, 469.013, 471.003, 471.0035, 471.011, 471.013, 471.017, 471.023, 471.045, 472.003, 472.005, 473.3035, 473.304, 473.305, 473.311, 473.313, 473.319, 473.3205, 473.321, 474.202, 474.2021, 474.2065, 474.211, 474.213, 474.216, 474.217, 474.221, 476.034, 476.074, 476.154, 476.155, 476.192, 476.214, 476.234, 477.016, 477.018, 477.0212, 477.026, 477.028, 481.207, 481.209, 481.211, 481.217, 481.222, 481.303, 481.306, 481.307, 481.309, 481.310, 481.311, 481.315, 481.317, 481.319, 481.323, 489.103, 489.108, 489.1131, 489.1136, 489.114, 489.118, 489.121, 489.126, 489.127, 489.132, 489.142, 489.1425, 489.1455, 489.146, 489.509, 489.510, 489.514, 489.516, 489.5161, 489.520, 489.523, 489.525, 489.5335, 489.552, 492.102, 492.104, 492.106, 492.107, 492.108, 492.1101, 492.111, 493.6105, 493.6113, 493.6120, 493.6123, 493.6201, 493.6202, 493.6203, 493.6302, 493.6304, 493.631, 493.6402, 493.6403, 493.6406, 514.0315, 514.075, 553.791, 553.998, 569.34, 627.192, 633.216, 1006.12, 399.035, 373.219, 455.02, 455.213, 468.386, 471.015, 473.308, 476.188, 481.213, 499.0121, 499.041, 509.261, 553.79, 569.006, 569.35