FL S1512

Renames the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers to the Board of Community Association Managers and allows unit owners to serve on the board, with members appointed for staggered 4-year terms and removal possible for two unexcused absences.

Increases prelicensure education requirement from 24 to 40 hours of in-person instruction and raises biennial continuing education requirement from 10 to at least 20 hours, including at least 2 hours of annual legal update seminars.

Establishes community association manager licenses to expire on September 30 of even-numbered years and be renewed every 2 years, with firm licenses expiring on odd-numbered years.

Requires department to suspend licenses of managers or firms charged with felony offenses and prohibits them from performing services while criminal charges are pending; reinstates licenses if charges are resolved without conviction.

Shortens complaint investigation timeline from 90 days to 45 days and requires expedited inquiry considering potential damages; changes disciplinary grounds to require (rather than authorize) refusal to certify applicants lacking good moral character with substantial connection to professional responsibilities.