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The 2003 Florida Statutes

Title XXXI
LABOR
Chapter 435
EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
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Chapter 435, Florida Statutes 2003

TITLE XXXI

LABOR

CHAPTER 435

EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

435.01  Applicability of this chapter.

435.02  Definitions.

435.03  Level 1 screening standards.

435.04  Level 2 screening standards.

435.045  Requirements for placement of dependent children.

435.05  Requirements for covered employees.

435.06  Exclusion from employment.

435.07  Exemptions from disqualification.

435.08  Payment for processing of fingerprints and state criminal records checks.

435.09  Confidentiality of personnel background check information.

435.10  Sharing of personnel information among employers.

435.11  Penalties.