A Occupational License "handy man license" is not a license to do electrical, Plumbing or HVAC.
If you are a licensed electrician, you can do electrical work, same goes for a plumber, plumbing work, etc. It is illegal to do work in the state of Florida without a license for that specific work performed. There is no grey area. Handyman is not a licensed professional category in this state. If you have a handy man do work in your house and you have a fire or someone gets hurt you (the home owner) is at fault. Please be very carful and do not hire a "handy man" for Electrical, Plumbing, or AC work. Check out MyFlorida.com and see for yourself. If a handy man tells you in Florida he can change out fans, lights or even work on low voltage lighting, Please show him this link. The most electrical work a handy man can do is change a light bulb.
According to Florida Statute 455.228, if you hire an unlicensed contractor, the Department of Professional Regulations (D.P.R.) may issue a cease and desist order and also may take you to Circuit Court, which has the authority to impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for aiding and assisting unlicensed activity. You could also be liable for court cost.
There is no such thing as a “legal” jack-of-all-trades.
An “Occupational License” is not a regulatory license or a certificate of competency, but a tax for the privilege of engaging in or managing a business, profession or occupation.
You may be held liable for injury on your property if the unlicensed contractor has no insurance or Workman’s Compensation.
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