DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Professional Geologists
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
61G16-9.001Disciplinary Guidelines
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 43 No. 45, March 7, 2017 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE WILL NOW READ:
61G16-9.001 Disciplinary Guidelines
(1) Whenever the Board finds a licensee guilty of violating a provision of Chapter 492, F.S., the following Penalty Guidelines shall be followed:
Statutory Violation
Description of Violation (This description is a general summary. It is not designed to be used in charging documents. Reference should be made to the statute identified for a complete statement of the substance of the violation).
Penalty Range for First Violation.
Penalty Range for Subsequent Violation.
(a) through (i) No change.
(j) Violation of:
Section 492.112(1)(f), F.S.
Knowingly employ unlicensed person to practice geology.
Aid or abet practice contrary to Chapter 492 or 455, or rules of the Department or Board.
Delegate performance to one unqualified to do the act or provide the service to be performed.
Fine up to $500 + Costs; Plus Probation, Suspension or Revocation all with Usual Conditions, Plus referral to the state attorney for prosecution of the first degree misdemeanor.
Fine up to $1000 + Costs; Plus Suspension or Revocation all with Usual Conditions; Plus referral to the state attorney for prosecution of the first degree misdemeanor.
(k) Violation of:
Section 492.112(1)(g), F.S.
Knowingly conceal information about violation of Chapter 492, the chapter regulating the violator or rules of the Department or Board.
Fine up to $500 + Costs; Plus Probation with Usual Conditions.
Fine up to $1000 + Costs; Plus Probation, Suspension or Revocation all with Usual Conditions; Plus referral to the state attorney for prosecution of the first degree misdemeanor.
(l) through (v) No change.
(2) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 455.2273, 492.104, 492.113(2) FS. Law Implemented 455.227, 455.2273, 492.113(1), (2), (3) FS. History–New 7-3-05, Amended 2-7-13, .
