LEGAL ISSUES IN CODE ENFORCEMENT
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What member of a Code Enforcement Board has the power to initiate
enforcement proceedings? Answer: No member of the Board
◉ For first time violations, in cities where the population is less than
5000, the fine shall not exceed how much per day? Answer: shall not
exceed $250 per day
◉ For repeat violations, in cities where the population is less than 5000,
the fine shall not exceed how much per day? Answer: shall not exceed
$500 per day
◉ If the code enforcement board find the violation to be irreparable or
irreversible in nature, in cities where the population is less than 5000,
the fine shall not exceed how much per day? Answer: may impose a fine
not to exceed $5000 per day per violation
◉ After 3 months from the filing of any lien which remains unpaid, the
enforcement board may authorize local governing body to do what?
,Answer: Foreclose on the lien or to sue to recover a money judgment for
the amount of the lien.
◉ Foreclosure on a lien or suing to recover a money judgment for the
amount of the lien, can be done after what period of time? Answer: After
3 months from the filing of any lien which remains unpaid.
◉ Can a Code Enforcement Board foreclose on a real property which is
a Homestead? Answer: No lien created can be foreclosed upon a real
property that is a Homestead.
◉ In lieu of Publication, Notice, may be posted on the property in
violation, how many days prior to the hearing? Answer: 10 days prior
the the hearing
◉ Posting Notices in regards to a Hearing should be in how many
locations? Answer: 2 locations
◉ Where should Posting Notices of a Hearing be placed? Answer: one
shall be the property upon which the violation is alleged to exist and the
other shall be in the case of municipalities, at the front door of the
courthouse or main governmental center.
, ◉ Any person who willfully refuses to sign and accept a citation issued
by a CEO shall be guilty of what? Answer: Guilty of a Misdemeanor of
the second degree
◉ Chapter 162 Part I is about? Answer: Local Government Code
Enforcement Boards
◉ Chapter 162 Part II is about? Answer: Supplemental County or
Municipal Code or Ordinance Enforcement Procedures
◉ ...to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens....by authorizing the non criminal penalties...and an
inexpensive method of enforcing any codes and ordinances...where
pending or repeated violation continues to exist. Answer: What is the
general intent of F.S. Chapter 162?
◉ What is DE NOVO? Answer: it means Anew; afresh; a second time
◉ The presence of 4 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a
______ member enforcement board. Answer: 7
◉ The presence of 3 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a
_____ member enforcement board. Answer: 5
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What member of a Code Enforcement Board has the power to initiate
enforcement proceedings? Answer: No member of the Board
◉ For first time violations, in cities where the population is less than
5000, the fine shall not exceed how much per day? Answer: shall not
exceed $250 per day
◉ For repeat violations, in cities where the population is less than 5000,
the fine shall not exceed how much per day? Answer: shall not exceed
$500 per day
◉ If the code enforcement board find the violation to be irreparable or
irreversible in nature, in cities where the population is less than 5000,
the fine shall not exceed how much per day? Answer: may impose a fine
not to exceed $5000 per day per violation
◉ After 3 months from the filing of any lien which remains unpaid, the
enforcement board may authorize local governing body to do what?
,Answer: Foreclose on the lien or to sue to recover a money judgment for
the amount of the lien.
◉ Foreclosure on a lien or suing to recover a money judgment for the
amount of the lien, can be done after what period of time? Answer: After
3 months from the filing of any lien which remains unpaid.
◉ Can a Code Enforcement Board foreclose on a real property which is
a Homestead? Answer: No lien created can be foreclosed upon a real
property that is a Homestead.
◉ In lieu of Publication, Notice, may be posted on the property in
violation, how many days prior to the hearing? Answer: 10 days prior
the the hearing
◉ Posting Notices in regards to a Hearing should be in how many
locations? Answer: 2 locations
◉ Where should Posting Notices of a Hearing be placed? Answer: one
shall be the property upon which the violation is alleged to exist and the
other shall be in the case of municipalities, at the front door of the
courthouse or main governmental center.
, ◉ Any person who willfully refuses to sign and accept a citation issued
by a CEO shall be guilty of what? Answer: Guilty of a Misdemeanor of
the second degree
◉ Chapter 162 Part I is about? Answer: Local Government Code
Enforcement Boards
◉ Chapter 162 Part II is about? Answer: Supplemental County or
Municipal Code or Ordinance Enforcement Procedures
◉ ...to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens....by authorizing the non criminal penalties...and an
inexpensive method of enforcing any codes and ordinances...where
pending or repeated violation continues to exist. Answer: What is the
general intent of F.S. Chapter 162?
◉ What is DE NOVO? Answer: it means Anew; afresh; a second time
◉ The presence of 4 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a
______ member enforcement board. Answer: 7
◉ The presence of 3 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a
_____ member enforcement board. Answer: 5
