Fla. Stat. § 489.101 : Regulation Of Professions And Occupations — Contracting — Purpose Date: 26 Apr 2016 TEXT PDF Current through Chapter 269 of the 2016 Legislative Session The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the construction industry. Fla. Stat. § 489.101 ss. 1, 17, ch. 79-200; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 20, 21, ch. 88-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s.20, ch. 2000-332.