Purpose


Section 497.140(6)(a), F.S., requires the Department to impose a special unlicensed activity fee of $5 upon each initial license and each renewal of a license under Chapter 497, F.S. Section 497.140(4), F.S., authorizes the Department to charge a fee as determined by Department rule but not to exceed $25 for the issuance of a duplicate license. Section 497.140(5), F.S., requires the Department to charge a fee as determined by Department rule but not to exceed $25 for the certification of a public record. Section 497.161(1)(d), F.S., authorizes the Department to adopt a rule establishing a fee of up to $100 for the issuance of a duplicate license or for a name change on a license. The proposed rule implements these statutory provisions.