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FL H0823

Bill

Status

Passed

6/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Alarm system contractors are exempt from including their registration or certification number in newspaper, magazine, flyer, billboard, phone book, Internet, or broadcast advertisements, provided the contractor maintains a website displaying the number and the advertisement directs consumers to that website (amending s. 489.521, F.S.)
  • Contractors may begin repairing an existing, previously permitted fire alarm system before receiving the fire alarm permit from the local enforcement agency, though they must still file a Uniform Fire Alarm Permit Application (amending s. 553.7921, F.S.)
  • A repaired fire alarm system is not considered compliant with applicable codes and standards until the required permit has been issued and the local enforcement agency has approved the repair
  • The board must assess a fine of not less than $100 or issue a citation to any contractor who fails to include their certification or registration number when submitting an advertisement; falsely claiming certified or registered status in an advertisement is a second-degree misdemeanor
  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Alarm System Contractors

Last Action

Chapter No. 2021-110; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1209 (Ch. 2021-113)

6/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules4/19/2021
Commerce Committee3/10/2021
Regulatory Reform Subcommittee2/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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