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== Identification Card (ID) ==
In the State of Florida, all citizens are issued an [[Items/Equipment/ID Card|ID card]] that identifies a person by Name, Citizen Number, Date of Birth, and Blood Type. Following this information are Classifications to which that individual possesses. It is important to always carry an ID Card, as this is the primary way to identify yourself when needed, or when requested by law enforcement.

It's handy to know that you can bind your ID Card to your hotkeys by opening your virtual inventory, selecting ID Card, and pressing a key (4-9) to bind your ID Card.

=== Blood Type ===
Every person has a blood type. Certain blood types will have genetic superiority over others, and come at a higher demand. This becomes more important when EMS are in need of blood transfusions to save a life. The current blood types are as follows; O-, O+, A-, A+, B-, B+, AB-, AB+.

=== Classification Abbreviations === 
Classifications are stamped-out abbreviations that represent what licenses you own,  located on your ID Card. The Classifications are as follows;

'''C''' = Driver License

'''T''' = Truck License

'''B''' = Boat License

'''D''' = Diving License

'''P''' = Pilot License

'''G''' = Firearm License

'''H''' = Hunting License

'''FF''' = Freshwater Fishing License

'''CG''' = Concealed Carry Permit

'''EG''' = Extended Firearms License

'''SG''' = Special Firearms License

'''GS''' = Gunsmith Certification

'''AGS''' = Advanced Gunsmith Certification 

'''SC''' = Security Operations Certification

'''SL''' = Salvaging License

'''MM''' = Medical Marijuana

'''MG''' = Medical Marijuana Growers Certification

'''CA''' = Casino Membership

== Licenses and Certifications ==

=== Normal Licenses ===

==== Drivers License (C) ====

'''Acquisition'''

Can be acquired by any individual on the island.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may operate a 4-wheeled or 2-wheeled motorized vehicle.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

Holders must comply with the rules set forth in the traffic code and are at all times subject to punishments on their license if these are not followed. The license is limited by “demerit points”, and will be suspended when the point count gets too high (refer to the Traffic Law Definitions, “Drivers Demerit Point System” for a more in-depth overview).


==== Trucking License (T) ====
'''Acquisition'''

Can be acquired by any individual on the island.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may operate a truck acquired at the truck shop.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

Holders must comply with the rules set forth in the traffic code and are at all times subject to punishments if these are not followed. The license is not limited by demerit points, and cannot be suspended.


==== Firearms License (G) ====

'''Acquisition'''

Can be acquired by any individual on the island.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may own and possess a firearm acquired at the gun store, as long as they have not been convicted of a violent felony in the past 48 hours and they have a concealed carry permit.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders may not possess a firearm if they have been convicted of a violent felony in the past 48 hours (§11.2.510).
* Holders must still possess a valid concealed carry permit to own and possess a weapon.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 012 | 01272022 | Florida Firearms Act of 2022


==== Hunting License (H) ====

'''Acquisition'''

Can be acquired by any individual on the island.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may hunt animals during hunting season, so long as they are not domesticated, owned, or tamed.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders may not hunt animals in a protected natural zone (§11.2.680).
* Holders may not hunt animals inside of city limits or within 500m of a government facility or building (§11.2.670).
* Holders must use a firearm intended for hunting (hunting rifle, crossbow, shotgun, etc) (§11.2.671).
* Holders may not hunt cows or other animals that belong to another individual (for some reason cows on the island are owned by a farmer that doesn’t exist) (§11.2.670).

'''Legislation'''

SB. 025 | 02032022 | Florida Wildlife Act 


==== Boating License (B) ====

'''Acquisition'''

Can be acquired by any individual on the island.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may operate a motorized or non-motorized watercraft.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

Holders must comply with the rules set forth in the traffic code and are at all times subject to punishments if these are not followed. The license is not limited by demerit points, and cannot be suspended.


==== Pilots License (P) ====

'''Acquisition'''

Can be acquired by any individual on the island through the perk menu.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may operate a motorized aircraft.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

Holders must comply with the rules set forth in the traffic code and are at all times subject to punishments if these are not followed. The license is not limited by demerit points, and cannot be suspended.


=== Police Issued Licenses ===


==== Concealed Carry Permit (CG) ====

'''Acquisition'''

To be able to acquire a Concealed Carry Permit, one must pass a criminal background check. The background check must be conducted by a Lieutenant or higher in the Florida State Police.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may carry a firearm outside their own dwelling, private property, or trunk.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders must notify police during any reasonable interaction if they’re armed, and that their firearm is concealed (§11.2.520) - this includes traffic stops.
* Holders may not carry a concealed firearm near or inside a government facility unless express permission has been granted.
* The concealed carry permit enables an individual to conceal a weapon, but they must still possess the “EG”, “G” or “SG” in order to own and possess a firearm.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 012 | 01272022 | Florida Firearms Act of 2022


==== Extended Firearms License (EG) ====

'''Acquisition'''

To be able to acquire an Extended Firearms License, one must pass a criminal background check. The background check must be conducted by a Lieutenant or higher in the Florida State Police or the Lt. Governor or higher.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may own, carry, and possess Class 2-A firearms.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders may not use this license if they have been convicted of a violent felony in the past 7 days.
* Holders may use Class 2-A firearms, defined as: “A pump shotgun which can contain no more than 6 shells at one time, a bolt-action rifle chambered in .338 (8.6 mm) and purchasable at a hunting store, and a firearm chambered in .454 or .50 that fires in semi-automatic.”
* Popular weapons include M1903A1, Desert Eagle, and pump shotguns.
* Holders must still possess a valid concealed carry permit.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 012 | 01272022 | Florida Firearms Act of 2022


==== Freshwater Fishing License (FF) ====
'''Acquisition'''

To acquire a freshwater fishing license, one must contact a maritime and aviation officer.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may fish in freshwater, such as streams, lakes, rivers, etc.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

Holders must comply with the criminal code and all maritime laws.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 002 | 18012021 | Licensed Fishing Act 2022


==== Salvaging License (SL) ====
'''Acquisition'''

To acquire a salvaging license, one must contact a maritime and aviation officer.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may salvage shipwrecks in the waters surrounding Florida.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

Holders must comply with the criminal code and all maritime laws.


=== Government Issued Licenses ===

==== Gunsmithing License (GS) ====

'''Acquisition'''

To acquire a gunsmith's license, one must be employed with a licensed firearms manufacturing company and be bound by contract. Applicants looking to acquire a gunsmith’s license must pass a written test and be deemed fit by the Department of Revenue’s Business Administration team. They must also be able to pass an extensive background check and have no violent felonies on record.

'''Abilities'''

* Holders may manufacture and sell non-restricted firearms, primarily pistols and hunting rifles.
* Holders may transport non-restricted weapons and materials.
* Holders may not possess restricted firearms unless engaged in the sale or manufacturing of said firearm.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders must at all times comply with law enforcement if asked to provide proof of their gunsmith’s license.
* Holders must notify police during any reasonable interaction if they’re transporting firearms, what firearms they’re transporting, and for what purpose.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 027 | 01262022 | Gunsmithing Certifications Act 


==== Advanced Gunsmithing License (GS) ====

'''Acquisition'''

To acquire an advanced gunsmith's license, one must be employed with a licensed firearms manufacturing company and be bound by contract. Applicants looking to acquire an advanced gunsmith’s license must pass a written test and be deemed fit by the Department of Revenue’s Business Administration team. They must also be able to pass an extensive background check and have no felonies on record. In addition, applicants must have possessed a normal gunsmith’s license for a fitting amount of time in order to determine that they will not constitute a safety risk if granted the advanced license.

'''Abilities'''

* Holders may manufacture and sell firearms of any kind, so long as the buyer is licensed to hold them.
* Holders may transport restricted weapons such as high-powered rifles and submachine guns, but may not use them outside of testing at a regulated facility (the gun range).
* Holders may collect and possess restricted materials such as uranium and blood diamonds, so long as it is in the interest of crafting.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders must at all times comply with law enforcement if asked to provide proof of their advanced gunsmith’s license.
* Holders must notify police during any reasonable interaction if they’re transporting firearms, what firearms they’re transporting, and for what purpose.
* Holders must notify police during any reasonable interaction if they’re transporting restricted materials, what materials they’re transporting, and for what purpose.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 027 | 01262022 | Gunsmithing Certifications Act


==== Security Operations Certification (SC) ====

'''Acquisition'''

To acquire a security operations certification, one must be employed with a licensed security company and be bound by contract. Applicants looking to acquire a security operations certification must be deemed fit by their employer and the Department of Revenue’s Business Administration team. They must also be able to pass an extensive background check and have no violent felonies on record. 

'''Abilities'''

* Holders may conduct defensive security operations in return for monetary gain according to the provisions of the Security Operations Act of 2022.
* Holders may utilize any weapon system legally available to them.
* Holders may possess and use zip-ties.
* Holders may apply for a special firearms license with approval from their employer.
* Holders may possess tasers with operational approval from an MSP Major or higher.
* Holders may perform citizen’s arrests on individuals actively endangering the holder or his client, but not on on-duty law enforcement officers and government officials.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders must at all times comply with law enforcement if asked to provide proof of their security operations certification.
* Holders must at all times comply with directions given by law enforcement.
* Holders may only use force as a means of defense of themself or their client. Operatives are however required to exhaust all non-violent avenues and make a genuine effort to solve situations without force unless absolutely necessary.
* Holders may not conceal their identity unless it serves as a direct deterrence to violence or special permission is granted by the Business Administration or DOR Command.
* Holders must at all times wear a piece of clothing that visibly identifies them as security.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 017 | 02052022 | Security Operations Act of 2022 


==== Medical Marijuana Growers Certification (MG) ====

'''Acquisition'''

To acquire a growers certification, one must first be an employee of a licensed medical marijuana company and be bound by contract. Applicants looking to acquire a growers certification must pass a written test and be deemed fit by the Department of Revenue’s Business Administration team. They must also be able to pass an extensive background check and have no violent felonies on record.

'''Abilities'''

* Holders may manufacture and possess medical marijuana products.
* Holders may sell medical marijuana to individuals who are licensed to possess it.
* Holders may store medical marijuana in their homes, but no more than 500 units.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders must at all times comply with law enforcement if asked to provide proof of their license during any reasonable interaction.
* When conducting a growing operation, the holder must be wearing a piece of clothing that visibly identifies them as a grower.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 028 | 03072022 | Growers Certifications Act 


==== Special Firearms License (SG) ====

'''Acquisition'''

To acquire a special firearms license, one must either be an employee of a registered security company or be assessed to be an individual in special need of a higher grade of weapon for means of protection. Applicants must have explicit permission from an MSP Major or higher and the Lt Governor or higher in order to be considered for a special firearms license. In addition, applicants must pass an extensive background check.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may possess and operate the following weapon systems: SBR-9, MP5K-PDW, MP5A2, Zubr .45 ACP, Steyr AUG Para 9mm, Mateba Model 6, Saiga-12.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

* Holders must not be wearing any form of gang apparel when in possession of the allowed weapon systems.
* Holders must not use the weapon systems above if convicted of a felony in the past 7 days.
* Holders must still possess a valid concealed carry permit.

'''Legislation'''

SB. 012 | 01272022 | Florida Firearms Act of 2022 


=== Fire Rescue Issued Licenses ===

==== Medical Marijuana License (MM) ====

'''Acquisition'''

To acquire a medical marijuana license, one must contact a medical professional employed with the Florida Fire & Rescue.

'''Abilities'''

Holders may possess and use marijuana paraphernalia for medical purposes.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

Holders must comply with the criminal code along with any and all standards demanded by the Florida Fire & Rescue Service.

'''Commenced in'''

A004 | 02132022 | Legal Marijuana


=== Miscellaneous Licenses ===

==== Casino Membership (CA) ====

'''Acquisition'''

Casino Memberships can be issued by Casino staff members. 

'''Abilities'''

Holders are approved to play at the casino.

'''Regulations and Limitations'''

Holders must be over the age of 18 and comply with Casino and related island rules.