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What is a board?
What is a board?
What is a consumer member?
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?
What does the term department refer to?
Department of business and professional regulation
What is a license issued by the department?
What is a license issued by the department?
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What is a licensee?
What is a licensee?
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What is meant by the term profession?
What is meant by the term profession?
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A person cannot practice a regulated occupation if they are not a US citizen.
A person cannot practice a regulated occupation if they are not a US citizen.
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What is the qualification of immigrants for exam to practice a licensed profession?
What is the qualification of immigrants for exam to practice a licensed profession?
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The regulation trust fund includes funds for _____ beverages and tobacco.
The regulation trust fund includes funds for _____ beverages and tobacco.
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What are federal grants trust funds used for?
What are federal grants trust funds used for?
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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!
