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The state is doing away with business license fees for people who served in the military.

A bill Governor Rick Scott signed Friday eliminates licensing fees for 24 months after a soldier has been honorably discharged. Ken Lawson, the secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation says eliminating the fees is the state’s way of saying thank you.

“We are proud of our veterans. People who have served in the military honorably. It’s a way for the governor to say come to Florida after you are done with your careers, establish a business here, be part of our economy and we want you to know we support you. We believe in you,” said Lawson.

The program goes into effect October first.