(2) VIOLATION
PENALTY RANGE For first and subsequent offenses unless otherwise indicated. 1. For a person who was never licensed or otherwise authorized to practice, or whose license or registration has been revoked, a fine of $500. 2. For a licensee or registrant who fails to properly renew and continues to provide services, a fine of $100 for every month or partial month during which the individual was delinquent, unlicensed, or unregistered, up to a maximum of $500. A second delinquent offense shall include suspension for 60 days upon renewal, and a third offense shall include suspension for 90 days upon renewal, revocation, or denial of license. 3. For a person who provides services with a suspended license or registration, a fine of $500. A second offense shall include a consecutive suspension for up to 90 days. A third offense shall include a consecutive suspension for up to one year and/or revocation. 1. For a salon that has never been licensed, or for which the salon license has been suspended or revoked, a fine of $500. 2. For a salon in which the license which has become delinquent, a fine of $100 for every month or partial month of delinquency during which the salon has operated, up to a maximum of $500. 3. For a salon operating on a suspended license, a fine of $500 and/or a consecutive suspension for up to 60 days. A second or subsequent violation shall include suspension for up to one year or revocation. 4. For a salon operating on a revoked license: A fine of $500 and/or refusal to certify to the department an application for licensure. 1. For a violation involving a person providing services who was never licensed or registered in Florida, or whose license or registration has been suspended or revoked, a fine of $500. The second and subsequent offenses shall include salon suspension for up to 60 days or revocation. 2. For a violation involving a person providing services who failed to properly renew or whose exemption has terminated, a fine of $100 for every month or partial month during which the violation took place, up to a maximum of $500. 1. For employing a person who was never licensed or registered in Florida, whose license is suspended or revoked, or who is not exempt, a fine of $500. A second offense shall include suspension for up to 60 days. A third offense shall include suspension for up to one year or revocation. 2. For employing a person who failed to properly renew or whose exemption has terminated, a fine of $100 for every month or partial month during which the person was employed, up to a maximum of $500. A second offense shall include suspension for up to 60 days. A third offense shall include suspension for up to one year or revocation. A fine of $500 and revocation of, or refusal to certify to the department an application for, a salon or cosmetology license or specialty registration.
(a) A person without an active license or
registration who engages in the practice of, or holds oneself out to practice, cosmetology or a specialty.
(Section 477.0265(1)(a) or 477.029(1)(a), F.S.)
(b) Operating an unlicensed salon or a salon otherwise not duly licensed; salon operating without a license. (Section 477.0265(1)(b)1., 477.029(1)(b), or 477.025(1), F.S.)
(c) A licensed salon or a person operating a salon that permits a person without a license or registration, unless exempt, to perform cosmetology or specialty services in the salon. (Section 477.0265(1)(b)2., F.S., or Rule 61G5-20.001, F.A.C.) (d) A salon that permits an employee without a valid, active license or registration to practice cosmetology or a specialty. (Section 477.0265(1)(c) or 477.029(1)(c), F.S.)
(e) A person or salon who obtains or attempts to obtain a license or registration for money, other than the required fee, or any other thing of value or by fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or the use of false or forged information. (Section 477.0265(1)(d), 477.028(1), 477.028(2), or 477.029(1)(e), F.S.)
(f) A person who uses or attempts to use a
1. Suspended license: A fine of $500 and/or a consecutive suspension for up to one additional year of a cosmetology license or specialty registration, and/or revocation for a third or subsequent offense. 2. Revoked license: A fine of $500 and/or refusal to certify to the department an application for licensure to practice the same profession.
suspended or revoked cosmetology license or specialty registration to practice cosmetology or a specialty.
(Section 477.0265(1)(e) or 477.029(1)(g), F.S.)
(g) A person who advertises or implies that skin care services are related to massage therapy, except as allowed by statute. (Section 477.0265(1)(f), F.S.) (h) Use or possess a product containing a liquid nail monomer containing any trace of methyl methacrylate (MMA). (Section 477.0265(1)(g), F.S.)
A fine of $250 for the first offense; a fine of $500 for subsequent offenses.
1. A fine of $500 for the first salon offense and reinspection of the premises within two weeks of the issuance of the Final Order. For a second salon offenses, a fine of $500 and suspension for up to 60 days with a reinspection of the premises prior to reinstatement of the license. For a third or subsequent salon offense, a fine of $500 and suspension for up to 90 days with a reinspection of the premises prior to reinstatement of the license, and/or revocation. 2. A fine of $500 for an individual offense.
(i) Violate or refuse to comply with an Order of the Board or the Department. (Section 477.029(1)(i), F.S.)
A fine of $500 and compliance within 30 days or within a time set by the Board.
Book Code: EFL1024
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