THANKS FOR THE SEX GOVERNOR

Your License is less and less valuable. Let’s give college students a license without taking a technical exam. Because they can build on a piece of paper. I’ve seen graduates take 5 and 6 attempts to pass and now let’s just give it to them. FUCKING BRILLIANT! Call our Licensing Board and give them your thoughts. They don’t work for the people anymore.

Daniel Biggins, Executive Director
Division of Professions
Construction Industry Licensing Board (DOUCHE BAGS)
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0791

Telephone: 850.487.1395
Facsimile: 850.488.8040

On June 30, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed “The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act” (HB 1193) which eliminates unnecessary regulations and reduces barriers to entry for certain professions in Florida. Effective July 1, 2020, the bill provides the following changes:

• The testing requirements for incoming contractors have changed.  Graduates with 3.0 or better GPA in building construction will now be exempt from the trade knowledge portion of the state licensing exam.  It appears that the intent is that prior graduates will benefit, as well as future graduates should they apply for new licenses.  Likewise, the provision applies to any type of license covered in Chapter 489 Part 1, Florida Statutes.  Those applicants who qualify for the exemption will so elect when applying for the exam and apply only to take only the business and finance portion of the test.
• Finally, applicants with an active or recently active out-of-state license held for 10 years or more may apply for the same license in Florida. Division I and roofing endorsement/reciprocity applicants must complete a 2-hour course on the Florida Building Code which includes information on wind mitigation techniques.  If you hold the license in the business name, you will need to submit documentation from your home state agency indicating you were the test taker and qualifier.  Also, make sure to apply for a license at the same level as you currently hold and include documentation showing what scope of work is allowed with your current license.