A building department charges a separate fee to record the contractor’s licence and its workers’ compensation certificate. Is that allowed?
Correct Answer
A) No; the agency may not charge an extra fee for proof of licensure or workers’ comp
Section 553.80(7)(a)5 forbids requiring at any time, including at application, any additional fee for "providing proof of licensure under chapter 489", "recording or filing a license", "providing, recording, or filing evidence of workers’ compensation insurance coverage as required by chapter 440", or "charging surcharges or other similar fees not directly related to enforcing the Florida Building Code."
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Section 553.80(7)(a)5 forbids requiring at any time, including at application, any additional fee for "providing proof of licensure under chapter 489", "recording or filing a license", "providing, recording, or filing evidence of workers’ compensation insurance coverage as required by chapter 440", or "charging surcharges or other similar fees not directly related to enforcing the Florida Building Code."
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