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John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
Florida Mold Law
Effective July 1, 2010 Your Mold Inspector must have a Valid Florida State Mold Assessor License and Insurance.
A mold assessor shall maintain general liability and errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.
A mold remediator shall maintain a general liability insurance policy in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 that includes specific coverage for mold-related claims.
•John P. Lapotaire, CIEC•Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant•Microshield Environmental Services, LLC• www.Microshield-ES.com www.CFL-IAQ.com
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