The purpose and effect of this rule amendment will be to make clear to the regulated public, what factors the Division of Licensing utilizes to select a disciplinary penalty within guideline ranges established in rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Licensing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

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

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule amendment will be to make clear to the regulated public, what factors the Division of Licensing utilizes to select a disciplinary penalty within guideline ranges established in rule.

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

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 493.6103, 493.6304(3), 493.6406(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 493.6107(5), 493.6110(2), 493.6111(5), 493.6112(1), (2), 493.6115, 493.6118, 493.6120(3), 493.6121, 493.6124, 493.6301(8), 493.6304(3), 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: John Roberts, Government Analyst I, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 5708, Tallahassee, Florida 32314 [e-mail]; [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.