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Originally Posted by Bryan
Licensed? I think not! The State of Florida does not issue any license for "landscapers" or "lawn services". Some counties (Lake does, Marion and Sumter do not) issue a business tax license which is usually called an "Occupational License" but it is only a tax registration. They should have a Pesticide Application License from the Department of Agriculture if they put any chemicals in yur yard (bug/weed killer, fertilizer, etc.). Insured? I certainly hope so. They should have both business liability and workers comp insurance. Ask to see their workers comp card.
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Bryan, you are correct the Marion, Sumter and the state of Florida do nor require a license for this industry. The counties can require them individually. This is why we are licensed in other counties that we work in. We do not offer pesticide or fertilization but we do partner with spray companies this way customers are offered a one stop shop environment. We carry a 1MIL/2MIL General Liability and a $500k Workers Compensation policies to protect our clients. We do carry our certificate of insurance with each truck but the insurance carriers do not offer an insurance card. Great concerns and a good educational point for homeowners.
Chris Brooks