Service dogs are a great asset to people with certain disabilities. They help those who are blind, or who have physical disabilities or even certain medical conditions. But did you know that there is another type of service animal? It’s called an emotional support animal (ESA), and it provides another type of crucial service to […]
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You Can Only Carry Legal Firearms in Certain Places
You’re probably familiar with the second amendment to the Constitution. It protects your right to bear arms. So, if you are a legal gun owner (emphasis on legal), that means you can take your gun with you anywhere you go, right? Wrong. There are actually certain places you can’t take your weapon, even if you […]
Repercussions of Driving Without a License
There’s no two ways about it. Driving a car is a privilege, not a right, that requires the acquisition of a valid driver’s license. But even if you learned how to drive a car in your parent’s backyard or used to drive the truck on the family farm, that’s not enough to obtain it. In […]
Setting up a Small Business Means Getting a License
In Florida, if you own a small business, you need a license – it is that simple. But, what type of license you need could vary. Every business must have a general business license. This is called a business tax receipt and is received from your tax collector. The county and municipality you live in […]
Types of Licenses in Florida
Most people think of a license as the plastic ID we all get when we pass the dreaded Motor Vehicle driving test. This is the first experience most of us have with licensing. As you progress through life, you will most likely obtain a few more. Here is a list of some of the licenses […]
Laws for Custom Bikes
Living in the sunshine state of Florida you get to see many different types of motorcycles. During some of the bike weeks there are all sizes of bikes and all kinds of aftermarket add-ons going up and down the roads. For those who love motorcycles, seeing one of those amazing customized bikes is quite a […]
Licenses: Opening a Restaurant in Florida
You love to cook and you live in Florida. Everyone you know rants about the food you prepare. The next logical step is for you to open your own restaurant and start raking in money. But before you hang up the open sign, there are some licenses you will need to obtain first. As soon […]
Weapon Licensing in Florida
Guns; this is certainly one hot topic these days. The 2nd amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to own and bear arms to citizens of the United States. This amendment to the Constitution was added in 1791. There is an argument over the fact that over 200 years ago this amendment made more […]
Everything You Need to Know about Licensing in General
It is easy to cringe at the thought of needing a license these days to go out and do just about anything. We need a license to learn to drive a car and then another one to drive it and then we have to renew it years later. We need a license to hunt, fish, […]
Licenses for Alcohol Sale and Distribution
Alcohol is not considered a controlled substance, but it is subject to regulation by the government. It has many properties that could qualify it as such, but this isn’t about the controversy surrounding today’s alcohol consumption. To avoid legal trouble, there are protocols you should be aware of and comply with. Different Types of Alcohol […]
