39 chapters · 1,524 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 471.001 Purpose
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The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of public health and safety to regulate the practice of engineering in this state.History.—ss. 1, 42, ch. 79-243; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 89-30; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 2000-332.
Fla. Stat. § 471.003 Qualifications for practice; exemptions
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(1) No person other than a duly licensed engineer shall practice engineering or use the name or title of “licensed engineer,” “professional engineer,” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or device tending to indicate that such person holds an active li…
Fla. Stat. § 471.0035 Instructors in postsecondary educational institutions; exemption from licensure requirement
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For the sole purpose of teaching the principles and methods of engineering design, notwithstanding the provisions of s. 471.005(7), a person employed by a public postsecondary educational institution, or by an independent postsecondary educational institution licensed or exempt f…
Fla. Stat. § 471.005 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Board” means the Board of Professional Engineers.(2) “Board of directors” means the board of directors of the Florida Engineers Management Corporation.(3) “Defense company” means any business entity that holds a valid Department of Defense c…