Florida has a new Mold Bill. It passed on May 6th, 2005 unanimously.  It is effective October 1, 2005.  Through the AmIAQ Council we are working to protect and ensure that the certifications of our members are recognized. 
 
Requirements for practice under the new statute state that an assessor must be certified by a non-profit organization with a focus on mold remediation and must comply with each of the following criteria:
 
Requires that a person may not obtain certification unless that person has at least a 2-year degree in a scientific or building science field and 3 years of documented experience from a qualified mold assessor or requires a 4-year degree in a scientific or building science field.

* Requires the person to pass an examination testing knowledge related to mold and mold assessment.
 
* Or has completed a course by a community College or University that offers mold assessment training or education.

* Residents of the state of Florida have the right to conduct their own assessment and remediation on his or her own property.

Insurance:  A mold assessor in the state of Florida must now maintain a mold specific insurance policy in an amount of no less than $1 million. The new law prohibits the assessors and remediators from being eligible to conduct both remediation and assessment activities. Nor may the assessors inspect for a fee any property in which the assessor or the assessors' company has any financial or transfer interest.
 
The mold remediators under the new statute must be certified by a non-profit organization with a focus on mold remediation that meets each of the following criteria:

*Requires that a person has to at least have a High School Diploma and at minimum 2 years verifiable experience in a field related to mold remediation.

*Requires that a person has completed training related to mold and mold remediation.

*Requires the person to pass an examination testing knowledge related to mold and mold remediation

*Or has completed a course by a community college or University that offers mold remediation training or education.

Insurance:  Mold remediators shall maintain a general liability insurance policy with a mold insurance, pollution rider in an amount of no less then $1 million.

The Florida statute also has penalties for those violating the requirements of the statute (not in compliance). Any person who violates any provision commits:

1)A misdemeanor of the 2nd degree for a first violation
2)A misdemeanor of the 1st degree for a second violation
3)A felony of the 3rd degree for a third and subsequent violation
 
For complete Florida Mold Bill H-B315 please access PDF of HB 315.
 

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