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Dear Membership, On May 13, 2022 I was a guest speaker at the Construction Licensing Officials Association of Florida’s (CLOAF) annual meeting. I was invited to speak about HB735 and the unintended consequences, of which there are many. Some additional issues were uncovered during the presentation, as well. In the end, the presentation was beneficial…

The extension approved by the BOCC last Tuesday applies to all local licenses issued by Lee County this past update cycle (almost 2400 in total). As you noted, this would extend the expiration date of those licenses from 9/30/2022 to 6/30/2023. David M. Loveland, AICP | Director Department of Community Development 1500 Monroe St, Fort…

Good Afternoon, The FMCA has received confirmation “1” Specialty Marine Contractor license has been extended to 6/30/23 by the Lee County License Division. We have inquired if the extension applies to all of the Specialty Marine Contractors or just the “1”. If it does not apply to all, we have inquired about how we should…

While attending a Republican Women’s Club of Duval Federated event, I had the opportunity to speak with Representative Fischer regarding HB 735 and the unintended consequences. Rep Fischer was on the committee for the bill and was surprised when I advised him about the numerous counties that are sunsetting their licenses and closing their local…

Dear Membership, Registration is open! The FMCA Expo & Annual Meeting will be held at The Shores Resort & Spa on October 7th & 8th, 2022. Please update your calendar’s, prior announcements had the incorrect date. Please go to www.myfmca.org to register. We are very fortunate to have locked in rates in 2019 and hotel…

Dear Membership, Your board has drafted a letter to the Governor outlining the negative impact HB735 has had on our locally licensed Specialty Marine Contractors. We have spoken with a lobbyist that has confidence they can work with the Governor’s office to rectify the licensing situation that HB735 has caused. We know specifically that Lee…

We are looking for sponsors! Last year: Keys Deck & Sock Supply was our Grand Sponsor and their contribution really made the event a success! We really appreciate the support. Registration will be live Monday April 18, 2022. Keep an eye out for the link to register for the event. You will be able to…

Local & county licenses have been impacted by HB735 allowing counties to sunset their local licenses eff 7/1/2023. Please reach out to your local licensing authorities to determine if your county will continue to renew your “substantially similar” license. Each county is responding differently, so it is important for you to understand the impact on…

Build Back Better Increases OSHA’s Budget and Penalties House bill, H.R. 5376 The bill also includes significant increases in OSHA’s maximum penalties: Penalties for serious violations (and failure to abate violations) would increase from $13,653 to $70,000 Penalties for willful violations (and repeat violations) would increase from $136,530 to $700,000. Pull the bill and read…

OSHA Inspectors can enter a job after seeing an employee sweat! News Release from OSHA ________________________________________ U.S. Department of Labor | September 20, 2021 US Department of Labor announces enhanced, expanded measures to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, indoors and out Part of an interagency Biden-Harris administration effort to protect workers, communities WASHINGTON…