FL S0492

Establishes minimum penalties for unlicensed persons convicted of contracting violations, requiring either 15 days in jail or 12 months of probation

Applies to violations including falsely claiming to be a licensed contractor, impersonating a certificateholder, using a suspended or revoked license, or performing permit-required work without a permit

Maintains existing classification of unlicensed contracting violations as first-degree misdemeanors under Florida law

Reenacts section 489.13(7) regarding remedies for unlicensed contracting to incorporate the new penalty provisions

Takes effect July 1, 2026