Legal Issues of Code Enforcement Exam
for the 2026/2027 cycle, featuring
complete exam questions with
accurate, up-to-date answers
What is the intent of Code Enforcement? - 100 correct
answer as-To promote, protect, and improve the health,
safety, and welfare of citizens of the counties and
municipalities of the state...
Does a member of a Code Enforcement Board have the
power to initiate enforcement proceedings? - 100
correct answer as-No, a member of a CEB does not
For first time violations, in cities where the population is
less than 5000, the fine shall not exceed how much per
day? - 100 correct answer as-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? -
100 correct answer as-shall not exceed $500 per day
If the code enforcement board finds 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? - 100 correct answer as-may impose a fine
not to exceed $5000 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? - 100 correct answer as-
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? - 100 correct answer as-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? - 100 correct answer
as-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?
- 100 correct answer as-10 days prior the the
hearing
Posting Notices in regards to a Hearing should be in how
many locations? - 100 correct answer as-2 locations
, Where should Posting Notices of a Hearing be placed? -
100 correct answer as-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? - 100
correct answer as-Guilty of a Misdemeanor of the
second degree
Chapter 162 Part I is about? - 100 correct answer
as-Local Government Code Enforcement Boards
Chapter 162 Part II is about? - 100 correct answer
as-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. - 100 correct answer as-
What is the general intent of F.S. Chapter 162?
What is DE NOVO? - 100 correct answer as-it
means Anew; afresh; a second time
for the 2026/2027 cycle, featuring
complete exam questions with
accurate, up-to-date answers
What is the intent of Code Enforcement? - 100 correct
answer as-To promote, protect, and improve the health,
safety, and welfare of citizens of the counties and
municipalities of the state...
Does a member of a Code Enforcement Board have the
power to initiate enforcement proceedings? - 100
correct answer as-No, a member of a CEB does not
For first time violations, in cities where the population is
less than 5000, the fine shall not exceed how much per
day? - 100 correct answer as-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? -
100 correct answer as-shall not exceed $500 per day
If the code enforcement board finds 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? - 100 correct answer as-may impose a fine
not to exceed $5000 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? - 100 correct answer as-
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? - 100 correct answer as-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? - 100 correct answer
as-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?
- 100 correct answer as-10 days prior the the
hearing
Posting Notices in regards to a Hearing should be in how
many locations? - 100 correct answer as-2 locations
, Where should Posting Notices of a Hearing be placed? -
100 correct answer as-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? - 100
correct answer as-Guilty of a Misdemeanor of the
second degree
Chapter 162 Part I is about? - 100 correct answer
as-Local Government Code Enforcement Boards
Chapter 162 Part II is about? - 100 correct answer
as-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. - 100 correct answer as-
What is the general intent of F.S. Chapter 162?
What is DE NOVO? - 100 correct answer as-it
means Anew; afresh; a second time
