§ 26-92. Construction and home improvement business declared matter affecting public interest.

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It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state that, in order to safeguard the life, health, property and public welfare of the citizens of Pinellas County, the business of construction and home improvement is a matter affecting the public interest, and any person desiring to engage in the business as herein defined on a countywide basis without the necessity of meeting the competency requirements of each municipality in Pinellas County and the requirements of Pinellas County may establish his competency and qualification to be certified as herein provided.

The legislature recognizes that the construction and home improvement industries may pose a danger of significant harm to the public when incompetent or dishonest contractors provide unsafe, unstable, or short-lived products or services. Therefore, it is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the construction industry in Pinellas County.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 75-489, § 10; Laws of Fla. ch. 89-504, § 1)

                    
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