Florida Administrative Code 61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Here’s an overview of Chapter 61 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC), which governs the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR):
🧭 Structure of FAC 61 – DBPR
Division 61 – Departmental (chapters 61‑5 to 61‑42) — covers internal procedures, forms, and licensing protocols (regulations.justia.com).
Division 61A – Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (chapters 61A‑1 to 61A‑10)
Division 61B – Condominiums, Timeshares & Mobile Homes (61B‑3 to 61B‑85)
Division 61C – Hotels & Restaurants (61C‑1 to 61C‑8)
…and other divisions covering licensing for professions such as contractors, engineers, cosmetologists, massage therapists, veterinarians, real estate, athletic commissions, etc. .
Key Areas in Division 61
1. Departmental Forms & Procedures
Chapter 61‑35 outlines departmental forms (e.g. fee waivers for military, low-income applicants, SCRA portability) (regulations.justia.com).
2. Community Association Managers (CAMs)
61‑20.002 governs inactive status, renewal, and reactivating a CAM license, including required forms and effective dates (flrules.elaws.us).
3. Talent Agency Licensing
61‑19.003 provides detailed application requirements (e.g. fingerprinting, affidavits, operator experience, forms TA‑1 to TA‑5) (regulations.justia.com).
4. Board of Accountancy (CPAs)
61H1‑30.040 covers procedures for inactive license status, reactivation, continuing education and penalties (regulations.justia.com).
How the Chapters Work
Each division contains rules on:
Scope & definitions
Licensing requirements, including eligibility, applications, fingerprinting, exams
Forms incorporated by reference, often available via the DBPR website
Fee structures and waiver options
Renewal, status changes, penalties for delinquency
Disciplinary actions, including license relinquishment and grounds for discipline
🔎 Finding & Using the Rules
Refer to the DBPR’s official site or eLaws for the most current rules—including effective dates (e.g. updated through December 2024, March 2025) (regulations.justia.com, myfloridalicense.com, law.cornell.edu, flrules.elaws.us).
Identify the appropriate division/chapter based on your profession or business activity.
Review forms listed (e.g. SCRA portability, fee waivers, change of status) from Chapter 61-35.
Ensure compliance with procedures like fingerprinting, continuing education, license status management, and any applicant-specific documentation.
✅ Next Steps for You
Let me know the specific profession, business area, or division (e.g., Hotels & Restaurants, Community Association Managers, Contractors, etc.) you're interested in.
I can drill down into that part of Chapter 61 and pull in forms, rules, and procedures particular to your needs.
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