The purpose of this rulemaking is to update statutory and rule references and remove a duplicative disciplinary guideline. The effect will be to ensure greater clarity and accuracy in the Division’s rule, thus benefiting ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Licensing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5N-1.113Disciplinary Guidelines; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances; Range of Penalties

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to update statutory and rule references and remove a duplicative disciplinary guideline. The effect will be to ensure greater clarity and accuracy in the Division’s rule, thus benefiting the public and the Division of Licensing in its work.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Disciplinary guidelines and range of penalties.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 493.6103 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 493.6110(2), 493.6111(5), 493.6112(1), (2), 493.6115, 493.6118, 493.6120(5), 493.6121, 493.6124, 493.6301(8), 493.6404 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Kevin Gay, Records Analyst, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 5647, Tallahassee, Florida 32314; [e-mail]; [phone].

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.