§ 205.194, Fla. Stat. — Prohibition of local business tax receipt without exhibition of state license or registration. · BenchPath

§ 205.194, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 205. LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES

Prohibition of local business tax receipt without exhibition of state license or registration.

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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

(1) Any person applying for or renewing a local business tax receipt to practice any profession or engage in or manage any business or occupation regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Florida Supreme Court, or any other state regulatory agency, including any board or commission thereof, must exhibit an active state certificate, registration, or license, or proof of copy of the same, before such local receipt may be issued. Online renewals may provide for electronic certification by an applicant to meet this requirement.

(2) This section shall not apply to s. 489.113, s. 489.117, s. 489.119, s. 489.131, s. 489.511, s. 489.513, s. 489.521, or s. 489.537.

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History

s. 34, ch. 85-175; s. 1, ch. 85-278; s. 12, ch. 94-218; s. 24, ch. 2006-152; s. 3, ch. 2011-78.

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