Florida S0492 amends penalties for unlicensed contracting and related offenses.

Florida S0492 amends the state's statutes to increase penalties for unlicensed contracting and related offenses. The bill specifies that unlicensed individuals or businesses face misdemeanor charges for various actions, including using a suspended or revoked certificate, operating without proper registration, and disregarding local ordinances. Penalties include a minimum of 15 days in jail or 12 months of probation. The bill also ensures that civil actions and criminal penalties can still be pursued by the department or local governing bodies. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Florida S0492 amends penalties for unlicensed contracting and related offenses.

Florida S0492 amends the state's statutes to increase penalties for unlicensed contracting and related offenses. The bill specifies that unlicensed individuals or businesses face misdemeanor charges for various actions, including using a suspended or revoked certificate, operating without proper registration, and disregarding local ordinances. Penalties include a minimum of 15 days in jail or 12 months of probation. The bill also ensures that civil actions and criminal penalties can still be pursued by the department or local governing bodies. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.