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Fla. Stat. § 481.201 (2025)

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481.201 Purpose.—The primary legislative purpose for enacting this part is to ensure that every architect practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that architects who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.

History.—ss. 1, 19, ch. 79-273; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 23, 24, ch. 88-383; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 296, ch. 94-119; s. 1, ch. 95-389; s. 17, ch. 2000-332; s. 40, ch. 2020-160.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1982–2022 · leading case: Locke v. Shore, 634 F.3d 1185 (11th Cir. 2011).

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Locke v. Shore, 634 F.3d 1185 (11th Cir. 2011). · cites it 4× “Fla. Stat. § 481.201 . Moreover, the legislative history confirms that the legislature highlighted safety concerns, such as failure to comply with fire and building codes and higher levels of indoor pollution, when considering whether to implement the licensing requirement.”

Rolls v. Bliss & Nyitray, Inc., 408 So. 2d 229 (Fla. 3d DCA 1982). · cites it 5× “§ 481.201 Fla. Stat. (1979) (emphasis supplied).”

MHG Hotels, LLC v. Studio 78, LLC (S.D. Fla. 2022). · cites it 2× “” Fla. Stat. § 481.201 . Stated differently, Chapter 481 is concerned with ensuring that Florida architects meet minimal standards and imposes a licensing scheme to achieve this objective.”

Eva Locke v. Joyce Shore (11th Cir. 2011). “Fla. Stat. § 481.201 . Moreover, the legislative history confirms that the legislature highlighted safety concerns, such as failure to comply with fire and building codes and higher levels of indoor pollution, when considering whether to implement the licensing requirement.”

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