(1)(a) Unless otherwise provided by law, whenever a background screening for employment or a background security check is required by law to be conducted pursuant to this chapter, the provisions of this chapter apply.
(b) Unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference in any section of the Florida Statutes to chapter 435 or to any section or sections or portion of a section of chapter 435 includes all subsequent amendments to chapter 435 or to the referenced section or sections or portions of a section. The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate uniform background screening and, to this end, a reference to this chapter, or to any section or subdivision within this chapter, constitutes a general reference under the doctrine of incorporation by reference.
(2) Agencies may adopt rules to administer this chapter.
History.—s. 47, ch. 95-228; s. 35, ch. 2010-114.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 435 - Employment Screening
435.01 - Applicability of This Chapter; Statutory References; Rulemaking.
435.03 - Level 1 Screening Standards.
435.04 - Level 2 Screening Standards.
435.05 - Requirements for Covered Employees and Employers.
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.