25-22.036. Initiation of Formal Proceedings

(1) Application. An application is appropriate when a person seeks authority from the Commission to engage in an activity subject to Commission jurisdiction.

(2) Complaints. A complaint is appropriate when a person complains of an act or omission by a person subject to Commission jurisdiction which affects the complainant’s substantial interests and which is in violation of a statute enforced by the Commission, or of any Commission rule or order.

(3) Form and Content.

(a) Application. An application shall be governed by the statute or rules applicable to applications for authority. In the absence of a specific form and content, the application shall conform to this rule.

(b) Complaint. Each complaint, in addition to the requirements of paragraph (3)(a) above shall also contain:

1. The rule, order, or statute that has been violated;

2. The actions that constitute the violation;

3. The name and address of the person against whom the complaint is lodged;

4. The specific relief requested, including any penalty sought.

Rulemaking Authority 350.01(7), 350.127(2) FS. Law Implemented 120.569, 120.57, 350.123, 364.035, 364.05, 364.057, 364.058, 364.335, 364.337, 366.04, 366.06, 366.071, 366.076(1), 366.8255, 367.031, 367.045, 367.071, 367.081, 367.0814, 367.0817, 367.082, 367.0822, 367.091, 367.101, 367.171 FS. History–New 12-21-81, Formerly 25-22.36, Amended 5-3-99, 7-17-00.