The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) began a statewide enforcement operation this week to stop unlicensed activity. Sweep and sting operations will be held throughout Florida, with the department’s current emphasis on unlicensed community association managers and low voltage electrical contracting.
“Unlicensed activity harms consumers, our licensees and Florida’s economy,” says Interim Secretary Charlie Liem. “Statewide enforcement operations are a great way to remind consumers of the importance of hiring licensed professionals and let unlicensed individuals know that DBPR investigators are on the streets – and unlicensed activity will not be tolerated.”
DBPR will conduct sweeps and stings from its eight district offices around the state. A sweep involves checking licenses to ensure compliance with state laws; a sting involves undercover operations where known or suspected unlicensed individuals are targeted. This statewide operation will focus on unlicensed contractors and community association managers.
To check a license, call (850) 487-1395 or visit MyFloridaLicense.com. Report suspected unlicensed activity at MyFloridaLicense.com or toll-free at (866)532-1440.
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