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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: April 18, 2024) |
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69. Department of Financial Services |
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69A. Division of State Fire Marshal |
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69A-71. PENALTY GUIDELINES FOR FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTORS AND UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS |
1State Fire Marshal Discretion. The State Fire Marshal shall use its statutorily granted discretion as provided in s. 19633.106, F.S., 21and shall consider the aggravating and mitigating factors identified in rule 69A-71.003, F.A.C., when deciding on an administrative action, and determining the penalty imposed for violations.
47(1) The State Fire Mashal may impose any of the following penalties:
59(a) Suspension or revocation of a certificate of competency as provided in ss. 72633.106 73and 74633.336, F.S.;
76(b) Administrative fine as provided in ss. 83633.106 84and 85633.336, F.S.;
87(c) Denial of a person’s initial application for certification or renewal application for certification as provided in ss. 105633.106, F.S.; 107or
108(d) Probation and the conditions thereof, as provided in ss. 118633.106, F.S.
120(2) Collateral Action. The provisions of this rule chapter are not intended and shall not be construed to limit the ability of the State Fire Marshal to pursue or recommend collateral, civil, or criminal action, when appropriate.
157Rulemaking Authority 159633.104, 160633.336(5) FS. 162Law Implemented 164633.102, 165633.104, 166633.106, 167633.336(5) FS. 169New 11-26-23.
