There are seven professional licenses set to expire in the week ending Oct. 29.
In Bay County, 14,168 professional licenses are active.
Professional licenses are required in Florida for select services, such as barbers, detectives, and physical therapists, according to the guide startingyourbusiness.com. They are separate from business licenses but still managed by the state through the DBPR.
Florida has seen a significant change in the last three years in the regulation of licensing. The Centre Square calls it a “deregathon” due to the numerous bills trying to cut back on red tape.
Professional licenses expiring in Bay County in the week ending Oct. 29
| Company Name | License Type | License Number | Date of License Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRI Sharkys, LLC | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | 10/23/2022 | |
| Emerald Coast Affair, Inc. | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | ODP1300643 | 10/23/2022 |
| Melva Newby Liquors, LLC | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | 10/23/2022 | |
| Seminole Scouts Riding Club, Inc. | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | ODP1301054 | 10/23/2022 |
| L. E. Tommy Thomas Am Legion Post 375, Inc. | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | ODP1301116 | 10/29/2022 |
| Martin Theatre, Inc. | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | ODP1301111 | 10/29/2022 |
| Purpose Brewed, LLC | Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco | 10/29/2022 |
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