A person shall be deemed qualified to engage in the business of any of the listed trades when they have passed a block proctored examination with a passing grade of 72% and/or possess a certificate of competency from any other city in the county and shall be registered by the state or be certified with the state. Such persons deemed qualified shall purchase a city occupational license for such trade or be certified by the Board by way of qualifications set forth in this section. If such persons meet the qualifications and are licensed in another local municipality, fees as set by resolution of the City Council and will be charged for registration and for issuance of a card of competency; then an annual charge as long as the card is kept up to date. Exception: The trades not listed in F.S. Ch. 489 are not required to take a block exam unless the Board requires it under a resolution of such. An approved competency card is still required.
(Ord. 450, passed 9-9-2003)