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FDACS License Defense & Licensure Attorney

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulates a wide range of businesses and individual licenses. We help clients obtain those licenses and defend them when the Department takes action.

Licenses and industries

  • Pest control businesses, certified operators, and identification cardholders
  • Private investigators, security officers, and recovery agents
  • Concealed weapon or firearm licenses
  • Motor vehicle repair shops
  • Movers, sellers of travel, and telemarketers
  • Food establishments and agricultural dealers
  • Pesticide applicators
  • Professional surveyors and mappers

Matters we handle

  • License applications, renewals, and denials
  • Inspections, warning letters, and notices of noncompliance
  • Administrative complaints, fines, suspension, and revocation
  • Concealed weapon license denials, suspensions, and revocations
  • Unlicensed activity allegations
  • Informal and formal administrative hearings

Frequently asked questions

My concealed weapon license was denied or suspended. Can I challenge it?

Yes. The Department's notice explains the reason and gives you a deadline to request a hearing. Many denials turn on how a past criminal case was resolved, which is often something that can be documented and corrected.

FDACS issued an administrative complaint against my pest control business. What are my options?

You can dispute the allegations at a formal hearing, present mitigation at an informal hearing, or negotiate a settlement. The right choice depends on the facts and on the deadline in your Election of Rights.

Do you help new businesses get licensed?

Yes. We assist with business licenses, qualifying individuals, and the individual credentials your employees need.

This page is general information about Florida law, not legal advice for your situation. Deadlines and procedures vary by case and change over time.

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