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The Federation of Association of Regulatory Boards (FARB) has gathered helpful resources intended to amplify the voice of smart regulation. The FARB Strategic Action Teams have collaborated to develop messaging and content to recognize the basis for state-based regulation of the professions and its importance to public safety. FARB encourages relevant organizations to use the materials on this page to advance unified messages to the regulatory community, legislators, policy makers, and consumers.

Prior written approval is required for other uses of this content and may be requested by contacting farb@farb.org.

FARB Model Application

The FARB Model Application is intended to be considered for adoption or adaptation by individual regulatory boards, departments or agencies.

The primary goal of the FARB Model Application is to assist regulatory boards in gathering uniform information from applicants. Uniformity at this critical step in the licensure and renewal process is essential for the development of accurate practitioner databases and will facilitate licensure transfer in the future


FARB Model Code of Conduct

The purpose of the FARB Model Code of Conduct is to instill and assure the public’s trust and confidence in its regulatory boards for the licensed professions.

FARB Model Consent Agreement

The FARB Model Consent Agreement (MCA) is a guide for adoption or adaptation by individual regulatory boards, departments or agencies. The MCA will assist regulatory boards in the creation of disciplinary orders that are thorough and consistent and that take advantage of the lessons learned through relevant jurisprudence and experience.

FARB Model to Address Antitrust Issues

FARB offers this Model for Addressing Antitrust Issues as a method by which boards may address the concerns in the opinion, balancing economic factors and the public protection needs met by an effective and efficient state based licensure system.

FARB Uniform Model Practice Act

The FARB Uniform Model Practice Act is intended to be considered for adoption or adaptation by individual regulatory boards, departments or agencies.

The primary goal of the FARB Model Practice Act is to assist regulatory boards in defining uniform laws and regulations.

Why Hire a Licensed Professional?

How important is it to have a licensed professional work for you? Licensing signifies a level of competence reviewed through a uniform process. Choosing an unlicensed practitioner can limit the options a consumer has for remedy if something goes wrong. Civil action may be your only option which can be a timely and costly process. Licensed professionals are vetted by state regulatory agencies by providing guidelines for licensure such as education requirements, certifications, work experience or passing a licensing exam focused on the laws and regulations of their industry. State regulatory agencies are designed to protect the public and hold licensees accountable for their actions.


To best protect your interests, always follow these three steps:

  1. Ask those you trust for recommendations and discuss any issues they may have had
  2. Verify the license is active and in good standing
  3. Understand the resources available to you


Regulatory Agencies Protect You


Regulatory agencies hold licensees accountable to the laws that govern their industry. To best protect your interests, only hire licensed professionals with an active license and contact regulatory agencies immediately with any concerns.


Licensed Professionals Are Held Accountable!


Government agencies designated to protect public interest provide guidelines for licensure such as education requirements, certifications and work experience. These guidelines hold the licensee accountable to the laws that govern the industry and may subject violators to adverse action, including loss of licensure. When considering using a licensed professional, verify they have a valid license in their profession and state and then meet with the licensed professional to have all your questions answered.


What is a licensed professional?


What does it mean when someone says they’re licensed to practice work? An active license indicates that a professional or business has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform their service and have agreed to abide by the laws and regulations that govern their industry. A regulatory agency is responsible for reviewing all license holder qualifications and investigating consumer complaints, and sharing valuable information with the public to best protect their health and safety.




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