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In reply to the discussion: Your favorite hurricane phrase? [View all]csziggy
(34,178 posts)20. Bullshit - Florida DOES license contractors and is serious about penalities for the unlicensed
The regulations are serious and they have to pass some pretty tough exams. Plus they have to pass continuing education requirements to retain their licenses:
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/
They are proactive about encouraging people to check licenses and how to find a licensed contractor: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/reg/ula.html
Anyone can check a a Florida business license online or by calling into the Department of Business & Professional Regulation so there is no excuse for hiring someone without verifying that they are currently licensed. http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/HowtoVerifyALicense.html
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Bullshit - Florida DOES license contractors and is serious about penalities for the unlicensed
csziggy
Sep 2017
#20
After Hurrican Andrew in 1992 Florida had a come to truth moment about contracting
csziggy
Sep 2017
#43