Florida Senate - 2021                        COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
       Bill No. SB 1208
       
       
       
       
       
       
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                  03/12/2021           .                                
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       The Committee on Community Affairs (Rodriguez) recommended the
       following:
       
    1         Senate Amendment 
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    3         Delete lines 483 - 509
    4  and insert:
    5         1. The PACE administrator makes a reasonable effort to
    6  review that the PACE contractor maintains in good standing an
    7  appropriate license from the state, if applicable, as well as
    8  any other permits, licenses, or registrations required for
    9  engaging in its business in the jurisdiction where it operates
   10  and maintains all state required bond and insurance coverage.
   11         2. A PACE administrator obtains the PACE contractor’s
   12  written agreement that the PACE contractor will act in
   13  accordance with all applicable laws, including applicable
   14  advertising and marketing laws and regulations.
   15         (b) Must maintain a process to enroll new PACE contractors
   16  that includes reasonable review of the following for each
   17  contractor:
   18         1. Relevant work or project history.
   19         2. Financial and reputational background checks.
   20         3. Criminal background check.
   21         4. Status on Better Business Bureau or other online
   22  platforms that track contractor reviews.
   23         (23)(a) Before disbursing funds to a PACE contractor for a
   24  qualifying improvement on residential real property, a PACE
   25  administrator must first confirm the applicable work or service
   26  has been completed, either through written certification from
   27  the property owner, a recorded telephone call with the property
   28  owner, or a site inspection through third-party means.
   29         (b) A PACE administrator may not disclose to a PACE
   30  contractor or to a third party engaged in soliciting a PACE
   31  assessment contract the maximum PACE financing amount for