A general contractor's license expires on March 31st. The contractor submits a renewal application on April 15th. According to Florida Administrative Code 61G4, what penalty applies?
Correct Answer
B) Late fee equal to the renewal fee
Florida Administrative Code 61G4 requires a late fee equal to the renewal fee for licenses renewed after the expiration date but within the allowable late renewal period.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Florida Administrative Code 61G4 specifically states that contractors who renew their license after the March 31st expiration date must pay a late fee equal to the renewal fee. This applies during the allowable late renewal period, which typically extends for a certain number of days after expiration. The late fee doubles the cost of renewal as a penalty for not renewing on time. This rule ensures contractors maintain current licenses while providing a reasonable grace period with financial consequences.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option C: License must be reactivated through examination
This is incorrect because the late penalty is not a fixed $100 amount. Instead, Florida Administrative Code 61G4 requires the late fee to equal the full renewal fee amount, which may be more or less than $100 depending on the license type.
Option D: $100 late penalty
This is incorrect because reactivation through examination is only required if the license remains expired beyond the allowable late renewal period. Since April 15th is only 15 days after the March 31st expiration, this falls within the late renewal period where payment of the late fee is sufficient.
Memory Technique
Think 'Double Trouble' - renew late and you pay double the renewal fee (original + late fee equal to renewal fee)
Reference Hint
Florida Administrative Code 61G4 - License Renewal and Late Fee Provisions
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