Fla. Stat. § 475.001 : Regulation Of Professions And Occupations — Real Estate Brokers, Sales Associates, Schools, And Appraisers — 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 welfare to regulate real estate brokers, sales associates, and schools in this state. Fla. Stat. § 475.001 ss. 1, 42, ch. 79-239; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 28, 30, ch. 88-20; s. 10, ch. 91-89; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 93-261; s.13, ch. 2000-332; s.21, ch. 2003-164.