DBPR Flashcards
What is the DBPR?
Agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals
Which branch is the DBPR under?
Under the executive branch of the governor
Which statute governs the DBPR?
Florida Statute 120
Who appoints the Secretary of DBPR? Who confirms them?
Secretary of the DBPR is appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate
What four things does the DBPR have authority to do?
1) investigate consumer complaints
2) issue subpoenas when conducting investigations
3) issue cease & desist orders to unlicensed individuals
4) issue citations to licensed individuals
What is the Division of Professions under?
The DBPR
What 3 things does the Division of Professions do?
1) Regulates education courses and license examinations for each profession
2) Oversees the contract with the professional testing services for exam services
3) Maintains the records for applicant’s examination questions, answers, and grading for each profession
What is the Division of Service Operations? Who is it under?
- Also under the DBPR
- customer contact center - take phone calls & answers questions
- central intake unit - processes all applications
What is the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes? Who is it under?
- also under the DBPR
- Arbitration program for HOAs
What is the Division of Real Estate under?
also under the DBPR
Who appoints the Director of the DRE? Who approves them?
The Director of the DRE is appointed by the Secretary of the DBPR, subject to FREC approval
What are the adiminstrative duties of DRE?
The administrative duties of DRE include routine duties and clerical functions on behalf of the FREC
What are the ministerial duties of DRE?
The ministerial duties of DRE involve recordkeeping
