(1) It is unlawful to do any of the following:

(a) Solicit, practice, perform, or advertise in pest control except as provided by this chapter.

Attorney's Note

Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
misdemeanor of the second degreeup to 60 daysup to $500
For details, see Fla. Stat. § 775.082(4)(b)

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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 482.191

  • person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
  • writing: includes handwriting, printing, typewriting, and all other methods and means of forming letters and characters upon paper, stone, wood, or other materials. See Florida Statutes 1.01
(b) Swear to or affirm a false statement in an application for a license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter. A false statement contained in an application for such license or certificate renders the application, license, or certificate void.
(c) Cheat on an examination required for licensure under this chapter or violate a published test center or examination procedure provided orally, in writing, or electronically at the test site and affirmatively acknowledged by an examinee. Violating this paragraph renders the examinee’s exam attempt void. The department shall adopt rules establishing penalties for examinees who violate this subsection. The department may exercise discretion in assessing penalties based on the nature and frequency of the violation.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1)(c), a person who violates this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) A person who violates any rule of the department relative to pest control commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.