FL S2402

Creates the Board of Investigation, Security, and Recovery within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to replace the advisory council, expanding it from 11 to 13 members with specific representation requirements.

Board composition includes 8 licensed members (minimum 5 years experience), 1 active law enforcement officer, 2 business representatives, 4 security profession representatives, 2 private investigative representatives, 2 collateral recovery representatives, and 2 laypersons.

Transfers all regulatory powers and duties from the department to the board, including complaint processing, investigations, disciplinary actions, and issuance of orders and citations.

Requires board members to be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture for 4-year terms (initial appointments split between 3 and 4 years), with a limit of two consecutive terms and removal possible for cause including felony conviction, license suspension, or professional misconduct.

Mandates annual budget requests and detailed annual reports to state leadership covering complaint statistics, disciplinary actions, revenues, expenses, and audits; meetings must occur at least 4 times yearly with quorum of 7 members required.