Legal Issues of Code Enforcement Exam
(2026/2027) – Code Enforcement Legal
Certification Exam with Complete
Questions & Verified Answers
What is the intent of Code Enforcement? -CORRECTANSWER To promote, protect,
and improve the health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the counties and municipalities
of the state...
What member of a Code Enforcement Board has the power to initiate enforcement
proceedings? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 10 days prior the the hearing
Posting Notices in regards to a Hearing should be in how many locations? -
CORRECTANSWER 2 locations
Where should Posting Notices of a Hearing be placed? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER Guilty of a Misdemeanor of the second degree
Chapter 162 Part I is about? -CORRECTANSWER Local Government Code
Enforcement Boards
Chapter 162 Part II is about? -CORRECTANSWER 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. -
CORRECTANSWER What is the general intent of F.S. Chapter 162?
What is DE NOVO? -CORRECTANSWER it means Anew; afresh; a second time
The presence of 4 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a ______ member
enforcement board. -CORRECTANSWER 7
The presence of 3 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a _____ member
enforcement board. -CORRECTANSWER 5
(2026/2027) – Code Enforcement Legal
Certification Exam with Complete
Questions & Verified Answers
What is the intent of Code Enforcement? -CORRECTANSWER To promote, protect,
and improve the health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the counties and municipalities
of the state...
What member of a Code Enforcement Board has the power to initiate enforcement
proceedings? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 10 days prior the the hearing
Posting Notices in regards to a Hearing should be in how many locations? -
CORRECTANSWER 2 locations
Where should Posting Notices of a Hearing be placed? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER Guilty of a Misdemeanor of the second degree
Chapter 162 Part I is about? -CORRECTANSWER Local Government Code
Enforcement Boards
Chapter 162 Part II is about? -CORRECTANSWER 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. -
CORRECTANSWER What is the general intent of F.S. Chapter 162?
What is DE NOVO? -CORRECTANSWER it means Anew; afresh; a second time
The presence of 4 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a ______ member
enforcement board. -CORRECTANSWER 7
The presence of 3 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a _____ member
enforcement board. -CORRECTANSWER 5
