FL H0087

Convictions or other adjudications for crimes more than 3 years before application cannot be grounds for denying barber or cosmetologist licenses, unless the applicant was convicted of a crime within the preceding 3-year period.

Convictions or other adjudications for crimes more than 5 years before application cannot be grounds for denying licenses for construction professions or other department-issued professions, with exceptions for crimes listed in s. 775.21(4)(a)1. or s. 776.08 if related to the profession.

Applicable boards must approve educational program credits from vocational training and industry certification programs offered to inmates in correctional institutions for satisfying barber and cosmetologist licensing training requirements.

Boards may consider criminal history for construction professions if found to relate to good moral character.

Effective date is July 1, 2022.