FL S0286

Expands the definition of "design professional" to include geologists in addition to architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, and surveyors.

Creates a contractual liability limitation allowing design professionals employed by a business entity to avoid individual liability for negligence damages if the contract includes specific conditions: the contract is with the business entity (not the individual), includes a prominent uppercase notice about limited liability, the business entity maintains required professional liability insurance, and damages are solely economic in nature.

Requires the liability limitation notice to be in uppercase font at least 5 point sizes larger than the rest of the contract text.

Defines "business entity" to include corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, proprietorships, franchises, associations, self-employed individuals, and trusts operating in Florida.

Amends existing statutes for engineers, surveyors, architects, landscape architects, and geologists to reference the new liability limitation provision while maintaining general professional liability requirements.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.