KEY TAKEAWAYUnder Florida Statute § 489.127, a first-offense unlicensed contracting charge carries first-degree misdemeanor penalties—up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, a second offense or contracting during a declared state of emergency elevates the charge to a third-degree felony, which means up to five years in prison.In addition, licensed contractors who…
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