Purpose


Section 215.5586(2)(c), Florida Statutes contemplates the Department will establish “qualifications and certification requirements for mitigation contractors,” and indicates the “program shall create a process in which contractors agree to participate and homeowners select from a list of participating contractors.” Subsection (6) of 215.5586, Florida Statutes provides rulemaking authority to adopt rules governing mitigation contractors. This rule establishes an application and qualification process for contractors to participate and be listed as participating contractors. The rule also incorporates a standard agreement form by which contractors may agree to participate.