The Florida Senate

559.79  Applications for license or renewal.--

(1)  Each application for a license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall include a statement showing the name, address, and social security number of each person who owns 10 percent or more of the outstanding stock or equity interest in the licensed activity and the name, address, and social security number of each officer, director, chief executive, or other person who, in accordance with the rules of the issuing agency, is determined to be able directly or indirectly to control the operation of the business of the licensed entity, and each application for renewal of such a license shall set out any changes in the required names and addresses which have occurred since the license was issued or last renewed.

(2)  Each application for a license or renewal of a license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall be signed under oath or affirmation by the applicant, or owner or chief executive of the applicant, without the need for witnesses unless otherwise required by law.

(3)  The department shall allow the Title IV-D child support agency to screen all applicants for new or renewal licenses and current licensees pursuant to s. 409.2598 to assure compliance with a support obligation, as defined in s. 409.2554 The purpose of this subsection is to promote the public policy of this state as established in s. 409.2551 The department shall, when directed by the court, suspend or deny the license of any licensee found to have a delinquent support obligation. The department shall issue or reinstate the license without additional charge to the licensee when notified by the court that the licensee has complied with the terms of the court order. The department shall not be liable for any license denial or suspension resulting from the discharge of its duties under this subsection.

History.--ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-51; s. 11, ch. 93-208; s. 209, ch. 94-218; s. 53, ch. 2001-158.