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FL H0467

Bill

Status

Passed

6/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Commerce Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends surveyor and mapper licensure standards by modifying examination prerequisites, continuing education requirements, and seal specifications to allow flexibility in certification methods and reduce regulatory burden.

  • Modifies private investigator, security officer, and recovery agent licensing by removing biennial fee specifications, revising training requirements, and allowing managers to oversee multiple offices within a 150-mile radius.

  • Revises concealed weapon and firearm licensing by increasing application fees to $60 (new) and $50 (renewal), modifying eligibility criteria, and adding arrest notification requirements for licensees.

  • Updates various agricultural and consumer protection regulations including aquaculture sales restrictions, livestock brand renewal periods (changing from 10 to 5 years), taximeter permit requirements, and health studio exemptions.

  • Establishes new department authorities for food safety inspection of raw agricultural commodities, Florida Forest Service building code enforcement, and creates suspension procedures for Class G/K licensees arrested for disqualifying crimes.

Legislative Description

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Last Action

Chapter No. 2017-85

6/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism4/13/2017
Commerce Committee3/15/2017
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee3/10/2017
Agriculture and Property Rights Subcommittee2/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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