Many business and industries in Florida find it necessary to obtain some form of license in order to conduct business in this state. Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”) is the state agency in charge of licensing and regulating businesses and professionals within Florida. The Florida DBPR is a governmental agency under the control of the executive branch subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, found in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. The DBPR’s stated goal is to license efficiently and regulate fairly. This blog is an insider’s perspective for how to navigate Florida’s regulatory and professional boards under DBPR.    Read the article………………