– A new statute taking effect on July 1, 2021, will phase out nearly all local contractor licenses by 2023 in an effort to reduce government regulation of certain non-structural contractors.
– Section 163.211, Florida Statutes, reserves occupational licensing to the state and supersedes any local government licensing requirements, with few exceptions.
– Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, has been modified to limit local licensing by governments for certain specialty contractor jobs, such as painting, flooring, cabinetry, and others.
– Counties and municipalities are still authorized to issue journeyman licenses in specific trades, allowing people with these licenses to work in those areas. – The statute does not explicitly require state licenses for certain trades, but compliance with state licensing requirements is important.
– 75% of the attorneys at Kirwin Norris are Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar.
– Kirwin Norris can assist with questions or concerns regarding the new licensing laws for trades.
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