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Legal Issues in Code Enforcement Course and Exam


Nov. 2-6, 2026 Tampa Bay (exact location to be announced)


Location

in Tampa Bay, exact location to be announced



Schedule

Course: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday

Exam: 1:00pm-3:00pm Friday - also open for retake exams (contact btibbett@usf.edu for retake registration information)


Course Overview:

  • CASE DEVELOPMENT - (4 HOURS)
  • SPECIAL ISSUES - (4 HOURS)
  • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - (4 HOURS)
  • MOCK CODE BOARD HEARING - (4 HOURS)
  • EVIDENTIARY ISSUES - (4 HOURS)
  • LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCES - (2 HOURS)
  • OTHER LEGAL OPTIONS - (4 HOURS)
  • MOCK CITATION TRIAL - (2 HOURS)
  • TESTIFYING AND DEMEANOR - (4 HOURS)
  • REVIEW - (4 HOURS)


Certificates are awarded upon completion of 36 class hours AND passing score of 70% of the Legal Issues Certification Exam.



Course Cost

FACE Members $600

Non-Members $800


Exam Cost

FACE Members $100

Non-Members $150

Hotel Information

Details to be added here and announced by email as soon as available.

Additional Information


REGISTRATION: You will be registering and paying for the class and the exam at the same time. AFTER you complete payments, you will receive a receipt and registration confirmation email. Registrations are confirmed only after payment is received. Registration will close on Oct. 15, 2026 or whenever the class is filled. If you are unable to pay by credit card and need an invoice to pay by check, email btibbett@usf.edu to request an invoice.


CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION: You will receive a confirmation email and payment receipt upon registration and payment of CLASS & EXAM fees. You are not registered in the class until payment is completed.


COMFORT: Coffee will be provided in the morning but refreshments and all meals are on your own each day. There is no guarantee of microwave or refrigerator availability on site. Bring sweater/jacket, refillable water bottle, seat cushion.


NON-PAYMENT: No person may attend FACE training or take an exam if approved payment has not been made prior to the registration deadline.


REFUNDS: Must be requested in writing and received no later than the registration and payment deadline of July 20, 2026. Fees will be refunded less a $75 administrative charge. All monies are forfeited beyond this date. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal or refund request.


CONTACT: If you have any questions or need additional information, please email btibbett@usf.edu