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FL H0735
Bill
Status
Passed
7/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joe Harding
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AI Summary
- Preempts occupational licensing to the state, prohibiting local governments (counties, municipalities, special districts) from imposing their own occupational licensing requirements unless authorized by general law
- Local governments that had occupational licenses in place before January 1, 2021, may retain them temporarily, but all such pre-existing local licensing expires on July 1, 2023, and may not be modified or expanded in the interim
- Prohibits local governments from requiring licenses for specialty contractor job scopes that do not substantially correspond to state-defined contractor categories, including painting, flooring, cabinetry, interior remodeling, handyman services, driveway/tennis court installation, tile/stone work, plastering, stuccoing, caulking, and canvas awning/ornamental iron installation
- Explicitly authorizes counties and municipalities to issue journeyman licenses in plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and alarm system trades, with statewide reciprocity for qualified journeymen and a maximum $25 registration fee
- Effective July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Preemption of Local Occupational Licensing
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-214
7/6/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules4/8/2021
Commerce Committee3/2/2021
Regulatory Reform Subcommittee2/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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