The Department of Business and Regulatory Professional (DBPR) is a licensed agent and regulates more than one million businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, real estate agents, hotels and restaurants and a pari-mutuel betting facility. On the Department's website, consumers and licensors can verify licenses, file complaints against licensed or unlicensed individuals, apply or renew licenses, search for food and inspection lodging, seek or request public records and read about recent Department initiatives.
The department is under the executive branch of the Governor and is governed by Chapter 120, F.S. Department structured in accordance with the requirements of Section 20.165, F.S.
In recent years, the Department has significantly reduced the average professional license processing time. In October 2008, the average was more than 41 days and at the end of 2012, on average less than two days.
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The head of the Business Department and the Professional Regulation is the Secretary, who is appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. There is no set time limit; The Secretary serves the Governor's pleasure. The Secretary is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and exercising the powers, duties and functions assigned to Departments, divisions, bureaus and other subunits.
The current secretary is Jonathan Zachem. Zachem has held the position since July 2017.
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Organization
DBPR Organization Chart.
- Professional Division
- Regulatory Subdivision
- Education and Testing Bureau
- Architecture and Interior Design
- Asbestos Contractors and Consultants
- Agent Athlete
- Auctions
- Barbers
- Boxing, Kick Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts
- Administrator and Inspector Code Building
- Certified Public Accountant
- Child Labor
- Community and Corporate Association Managers
- Construction Industry
- Makeup
- Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics
- Electrical Contractor
- Engineer
- Employee Leasing Company
- Agricultural Labor
- Florida Building Codes and Standards
- Geologist
- Pilot Harbor
- Home Inspector
- The Employment Organization
- Landscape Architecture
- Related Services-Prints
- Real Estate
- Talented Agents
- Veterinary Medicine
Business Regulations
- Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
- Condominiums and Cooperatives
- Hotels and Restaurants
- Car House
- Pari-Mutuel Bet
- Timeshares
- Cruise Ship and Ship
Recent Departmental Improvement
Hotel and Restaurant Division: Food Code 2009
Effective January 1, 2013, the Hotel and Restaurant Divisions adopted the 2009 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code provisions. Updates include more efficient and smarter regulations that enhance the review process, which ultimately helps operators better serve their customers.
For a copy of the entire Food Code 2009, visit click here.
One of the most important changes is a new three-tier classification system that replaces the "critical" or "non-critical" classification. The new system uses the terms "High Priority," "Intermediate," and "Basic" - better defining infringement information for operators and consumers, making the process easier to understand.
High Priority food service violations are offenses that can directly contribute to foodborne illness or injury. High Priority price infringement is a violation that may pose a direct or significant threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the community.
Food service violations Intermediate are those who, if left untreated, may cause risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. Medium lodging offenses related to certain actions, equipment or procedures that contribute to a high priority violation if left unhelpful.
Breaches Basic are considered best practices. To download a full copy of the new food service infringement classification, click here.
If you are a food service operator or hotel and have additional questions, you can call 850-487-1395 or visit your local District Office. Local office locations can be found here.
Florida Building Code and Standards
The Florida Building Commission was transferred to the Business Department and Professional Regulations on July 1, 2011. Prior to that, the Commission was placed under the Department of Public Affairs.
The Florida Building Commission (Section 553.76 and 553.77, F.S.) is a 25-member technical body responsible for developing, maintaining and interpreting the Florida Building Code through a consensus building process. The Chairman is appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and serve with pleasure the Governor. Other Commission members appointed by the Governor represent architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, insurance, public education, local government, building officials and firefighters and persons with disabilities. The Commission also approves statewide acceptance products and administers the Building Code Training Program.
The Florida Building Code (Section 553.73, F.S.) replaces Florida code and regulatory patches that are developed, altered, managed and enforced by over 400 local jurisdictions and state agencies by establishing code regulatory responsibilities. The current code is a single state code based on the national model code and consensus standard, amended for Florida's specific needs for the design and construction of the building. The Code is designed to make local development processes more efficient, increase accountability, bring new and safer products to market, increase consumer confidence, and better protect people from countries prone to natural disasters.
For more information on Florida Building Code and Standards, visit here.
Division of Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics
The Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics was transferred to the Business Department and Professional Regulations on October 1, 2011. Prior to that, the Division was under the Department of Health.
The Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of Florida citizens from injury due to the use of illegal, contaminated, misbranded drugs, medicines and cosmetics by managing the provisions of the Florida Medicines and Cosmetics Act (Chapter 499 , FS). The program carries out its responsibilities through three bureaus: Compliance & amp; Enforcement, Licensing and Law.
This division administratively supports the Cancer Drug Donor Program (CDDP). CDDP was created during the 2006 Legislative Session with the passage of House Bill 371, sponsored by Gayle Harrell Representative. The purpose of CDDP is to provide access to medicines and supplies used to treat cancer in uninsured and unqualified patients for Medicare, third party insurance or other state or federal programs. Section 499.029, F.S., authorizes the donation of medicines and the supply of cancer by any person or entity to the participant facility to be redistributed to qualified recipients.
For more information on the Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics, visit here.
Unlicensed Activity and Enforcement
Operating as a non-certified or unregistered business in Florida is a minor crime offense. When the Business Department and the Professional Regulations learn about businesses operating without a license, it is required by law to forward those cases to the District Prosecutor's Office for prosecution. During the stated emergency, such as during storms or other natural disasters, the penalty for unlicensed activity increases from minor crimes to third-level crimes. Because of high penalties, those who want to follow up on unlicensed business reports may want to check with the District Attorney's office on cases they may be pursuing.
References
External links
- Official website
- Press Release
- Non-Licensed Florida Contractor and Business Report
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