FL H0003

Occupational licensing authority is preempted to the state, prohibiting local governments from creating new licensing requirements for occupations unless authorized by general law

Local government licensing requirements existing before July 1, 2020 may continue but automatically expire on July 1, 2022

Local governments cannot require licenses for specialty contractor work including painting, flooring, cabinetry, interior remodeling, driveway/tennis court installation, decorative stone/tile/marble/granite/terrazzo installation, plastering, stuccoing, caulking, canvas awning, and ornamental iron installation

Counties and municipalities may issue journeyman licenses in plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and alarm system trades with statewide reciprocity for license holders meeting specified exam scores and experience requirements

Local governments may charge a reciprocity registration fee not to exceed $25 for journeyman licenses