Florida Statutes Chapter 455 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a board?

A type of business organization

Any board/commission/other statutorily entity authorized to exercise regulatory or rulemaking functions (correct)

A recreational group

A group of elected officials

What is a consumer member?

A person appointed to serve on a specific board, who is not a member or practitioner of the profession.

What does the term department refer to?

Department of business and professional regulation

What is a license issued by the department?

Any permit, registration, certificate, or license issued by the department Signup and view all the answers

What is a licensee?

Any person issued a permit, registration, certificate, or license by the department Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term profession?

Any activity, occupation, profession, or vocation regulated by the department Signup and view all the answers

A person cannot practice a regulated occupation if they are not a US citizen.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the qualification of immigrants for exam to practice a licensed profession?

Encourage the use of foreign-speaking FL residents to become qualified for better service; qualified individuals may complete exams in English or their native language. Signup and view all the answers

The regulation trust fund includes funds for _____ beverages and tobacco.

alcoholic Signup and view all the answers

What are federal grants trust funds used for?

Depository for funds for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Board and Regulatory Entities

A board, commission, or other statutorily created entity is tasked with regulatory or rulemaking functions in Florida.
Divisions under this category include CPA, Professions, and Real Estate.

Consumer Member

Consumer members are individuals appointed to specific boards.
They must not have been practitioners in the profession or closely related professions.

Department of Business and Professional Regulation

The department oversees business and professional regulation in Florida.

Licenses

Licenses encompass a variety of credentials, including permits, registrations, and certificates issued by the department.
A licensee refers to any individual who possesses a permit, registration, certificate, or license from the department.

Regulation of Professions

The term "profession" includes any activity, occupation, or vocation regulated by the department.

Citizenship Requirements

Individuals cannot be disqualified from practicing a regulated occupation solely due to non-U.S. citizenship.

Qualification for Immigrants

Foreign-speaking Florida residents qualified in their profession are encouraged to become licensed to enhance service delivery.
Completion of an approved course of study qualifies individuals for exams, with accommodations for language upon sufficient requests.
Specific programs must support residency qualifications for Cuban nationals residing in Florida as of July 1, 1977.

Regulation Trust Fund

The fund includes categories for administrative activities, alcoholic beverages and tobacco, cigarette tax collection, hotels and restaurants, Florida condominiums, timeshares, mobile homes, pari-mutuel wagering, and professional regulation.

Federal Grants Trust Funds

These funds are established within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
They serve as a depository for restricted program revenues received from federal sources for grant-related activities.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering Chapter 455 of the Florida Statutes. Each card features key terms and their definitions that are essential for understanding regulatory boards and consumer representation within Florida's law. Ideal for students and professionals alike!