# Fla. Stat. § 489.101: 489.101 Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.101

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 489.101
- **Heading:** 489.101 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part I / Section 489.101

## Text

The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the construction industry.

History: ss. 1, 17, ch. 79-200; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 20, 21, ch. 88-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 20, ch. 2000-332.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 489.13 489.13 Unlicensed contracting; notice of noncompliance; fine; authority to issue or receive a building permit; web page.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.101 489.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.101.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.103 489.103 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.103.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 489.105 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.105.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.107 489.107 Construction Industry Licensing Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.107.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.108 489.108 Rulemaking authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.108.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.109 489.109 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.109.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.111 489.111 Licensure by examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.111.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.113 489.113 Qualifications for practice; restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.113.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.114 489.114 Evidence of workers’ compensation coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.114.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.115 489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.115.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.116 489.116 Inactive and delinquent status; renewal and cancellation notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.116.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.117 489.117 Registration; specialty contractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.117.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 489.118 489.118 Certification of registered contractors; grandfathering provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C489_PI_S489.118.md)

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