The proposed rule sets forth disciplinary guidelines for each ground for which disciplinary action may be imposed by the Office of Financial Regulation against individuals and firms that are subject to regulation under Chapter 517, F.S., the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act. Each violation of any provision of Chapter 517, F.S., or the rules adopted under the rulemaking authority of Chapter 517, F.S., constitutes a ground for disciplinary action by the Office. The level of sanction imposed for each violation of a ground for disciplinary action is reflected in the disciplinary guidelines. A list of aggravating and mitigating factors is provided in the rule. These factors will be used to determine the appropriate level of sanction within the range of sanctions provided in the disciplinary guidelines. These factors will also be used when determining whether a deviation from the range of sanctions prescribed in the disciplinary guidelines is warranted.