Florida Administrative Code
5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5J - Division of Consumer Services
Chapter 5J-17 - PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS AND MAPPERS
Section 5J-17.013 - Unauthorized Practice of Surveying and Mapping by or as Part of a Business Entity

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 5J-17.013

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Definitions.

(a) "Business entity." A business entity is a corporation, partnership, professional association, firm, or individual practicing under a fictitious name, engaged in the practice of surveying and mapping for public use.

(b) "Principal." A principal of a business entity is a principal officer of a corporation, a partner in a partnership, or a person who has a financial interest in the professional association or firm. An individual practicing under a fictitious name is also a principal.

(2) A business entity may not provide surveying and mapping services to the public nor engage in the practice of surveying and mapping for public use unless the business entity first secures a certificate of authorization from the Board.

(3) Business entities may not provide surveying and mapping services to the public unless:

(a) One or more of the principal officers of the corporation is a registered surveyor and mapper, or

(b) One or more of the partners of the partnership is a registered surveyor and mapper, or

(c) One or more of the principals of a business entity which is not a corporation or a partnership is a registered surveyor and mapper.

(4) Surveyors and mappers may not practice surveying and mapping as part of a business entity unless:

(a) At least one of the principals of the business entity is a registered surveyor and mapper; and,

(b) All of the personnel of the business entity who act as surveyors and mappers either display current certificates of registration as surveyors and mappers licensed by the Board or are acting under the direct supervision of such a surveyor and mapper as surveyor and mapper trainees; and,

(c) The business entity displays a current Certificate of Authorization from the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers at its principal office.

(5) A business entity may be disciplined for any violation for which an individual surveyor and mapper may be disciplined.

Rulemaking Authority 472.008 FS. Law Implemented 472.021, 472.0351 FS.

New 3-12-92, Formerly 21HH-2.003, Amended 6-1-95, 5-17-00, Formerly 61G17-2.003.

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