DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
61G15-19.004Disciplinary Guidelines; Range of Penalties; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule published in Vol. 42 No. 76, April 19, 2016 issue of the Florida Administrative Register and the Notice of Change published in Vol. 42 No.130, July 6, 2016 issue of the Florida Administrative Register, in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S.
THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE WILL NOW READ:
61G15-19.004 Disciplinary Guidelines; Range of Penalties; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances.
(1) No change.
(2) The following disciplinary guidelines shall be followed by the Board in imposing disciplinary penalties upon licensees for violation of the below mentioned statutes and rules. For the purposes of this rule, the descriptions of the violations are abbreviated and the full statute or rule cited should be consulted to determine the prohibited conduct.
VIOLATION
PENALTY RANGE
FIRST VIOLATION
SECOND AND
SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS
(a) Violating any provision of Section 455.227(1), 471.025 or 471.031, F.S., or any other provision of Chapter 471, F.S., or rule of the Board or Department
(Sections 471.033(1)(a) and 455.227(1)(b), (q), F.S)
Reprimand and $1,000 fine, to One (1) year suspension, two (2) years probation and $5,000 fine
One (1) year suspension, two (2) years probation and $5,000 fine to Revocation
1. through 10. No change.
11. Failing to perform any statutory or legal obligation (Section 455.227(1)(k), F.S.)
Depending on the severity of the offense, from a Reprimand to one (1) year suspension and a $1,000 fine Revocation
Depending on the severity of the offense, from a Reprimand and a $5,000 fine to Revocation
12. through 14. No change.
(b) through (m) No change.
(3) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 455.227, 455.2273, 471.008, 471.031, 471.033 FS. Law Implemented 455.227, 455,2273, 455.2277, 471.031, 471.033 FS. History–New 1-7-87, Formerly 21H-19.004, Amended 11-27-94, 5-22-01, 11-15-01, 5-20-02, 11-21-06, 2-21-10, .
