(1) An online training course for a Class “D” license must be conducted live and by a licensed school or training facility that maintains a physical location in this state.
(2) A Class “K” licensed firearms instructor conducting an online training course must maintain a physical location in this state and must conduct online classes live at a location in this state.
(3) An applicant may only be logged into the online training course from one device at a time.
(4) The online training course must include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(a) Security questions to ensure that the applicant is actively using the computer or mobile device and is following along with the online training.
(b) A minimum amount of time that each applicant must spend on each screen before moving on to the next screen.
(c) Randomized test questions.
(d) A digital record of the applicant’s attendance log along with any components required by department rule.
(5) A licensed school or training facility, or a Class “K” licensee conducting an online course, must maintain records of all training sessions, including the name and license number of the instructor who is present online with the students while the students are receiving instruction, and proof of compliance with all security protocols at the school, facility, or place of business in this state. The records required under this subsection must be made accessible to the department’s investigators upon request.
(6) A licensed school or training facility, or a Class “K” licensee conducting an online course, must provide the Division of Licensing with live access to each course for the purposes of auditing, monitoring, or inspection as deemed necessary by the division.
(7) If an applicant is absent during a portion of a live online class, a licensed school or training facility, or a Class “K” licensee conducting an online course, may deliver instruction in part using recordings, as limited by department rule.
History.—s. 2, ch. 2022-79.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations
Chapter 493 - Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 493.6100-493.6132)
493.6100 - Legislative intent.
493.6102 - Inapplicability of this chapter.
493.6103 - Authority to make rules.
493.61035 - Credit for relevant military training and education.
493.6105 - Initial application for license.
493.6106 - License requirements; posting.
493.6108 - Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
493.6110 - Licensee’s insurance.
493.6111 - License; contents; identification card.
493.6113 - Renewal application for licensure.
493.6114 - Cancellation or inactivation of license.
493.6115 - Weapons and firearms.
493.6116 - Sponsorship of interns.
493.6117 - Division of Licensing Trust Fund.
493.6118 - Grounds for disciplinary action.
493.6119 - Divulging investigative information; false reports prohibited.
493.6120 - Violations; penalty.
493.6121 - Enforcement; investigation.
493.6122 - Information about licensees; confidentiality.
493.6123 - Publication to industry.
493.6124 - Use of state seal; prohibited.
493.6125 - Maintenance of information concerning administrative complaints and disciplinary actions.