(2) VIOLATION
PENALTY RANGE For first and subsequent offenses unless otherwise indicated. 1. For Fraud or Deceit – A fine of $500 and suspension for up to two years and/or revocation of the salon or cosmetology license or specialty registration, or refusal to certify to the department an application for licensure to practice the same profession. 2. For Gross Negligence – A fine of $500 and suspension followed by supervised probation as determined by the Board, or revocation of the salon or cosmetology license, or specialty registration, or refusal to certify to the department an application for licensure to practice the same profession. 3. For Incompetency or Misconduct – For the first offense, a fine of $250 to $500 for the holder of a cosmetology license or specialty registration, and/or the owner of the salon, and the Board shall specify up to 6 hours of continuing education in addition to any other continuing education requirement. For subsequent offenses, a fine of $500 and suspension or revocation and/or refusal to certify to the department an application for licensure to practice the same profession. A fine of $500 for the first offense. A fine of $500 and/or suspension for up to one year or revocation of salon license, cosmetology license, or specialty registration for a subsequent offense. A fine of $500 and a reprimand for the first offense. A fine of $500 for subsequent offenses and/or suspension or revocation, or refusal to certify to the department an application for licensure. A fine of $500 and a six month suspension of any other license or registration held pursuant to Chapter 477, F.S., and/or refusal to certify to the department an application for licensure to practice the same profession. A fine of $100 to $500 and compliance within 60 days with reinspection; suspension of salon license upon failure to timely comply with facility requirements.
(j) A person or salon guilty of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the practice or instruction of cosmetology or a specialty, or in operation of the salon. (Section 477.028(1)(b) or 477.028(2)(b), F.S.)
(k) A cosmetology or salon license or specialty registration holder is guilty of aiding, assisting, procuring, or advising any unlicensed person to practice as a cosmetologist. (Section 477.028(1)(c), F.S.) (l) Person who presents the license of another as his or her own license. (Section 477.029(1)(d), F.S.) (m) A person who impersonates any other licenseholder of like or different name. (Section 477.029(1)(f), F.S.) (n) Failure to meet or maintain salon facility safety, sanitary, building code, or fire code requirements. (Paragraphs 61G5-20.002(2)(c), (d), F.A.C.) (o) Failure to meet minimum salon requirements for cleanliness, disinfection procedures, and log book. (Subsections 61G5-20.002(3), (6) F.A.C.) (p) Salon operated in the same licensed space allocation with any other business; lack of permanent wall separating salon. (Subsection 61G5-20.002(4), F.A.C.) (q) Failure of a full or specialty salon to provide adequate floor space for services. (Subsection 61G5-20.002(5), F.A.C.) (r) Person or salon violation of required display of licenses, inspection sheets, and/or consumer notices. (Rule 61G5-20.004, F.A.C.) (s) Practicing beyond the scope of a cosmetology license or specialty registration as set forth in Chapter 477, F.S. or the rules adopted thereto. (Section 455.227(1)(o), F.S.) entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which relates to the practice of, or the ability to practice, a licensee’s profession. (t) Being convicted or found guilty of, or (u) Failing to report in writing to the board within 30 days after the licensee is convicted or found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction. (Section 455.227(1)(t), F.S.) (v) Failing to report to the department any person who the licensee knows is in violation of the laws and rules of the department or the board. (Section 455.227(1)(i), F.S.) (Section 455.227(1)(c), F.S.)
A fine of $100 per violation for up to three violations. A fine of $500 for four or more violations and suspension of the license pending successful reinspection prior to reinstatement of the license.
Suspension of salon license until compliant as evidenced by successful reinspection prior to reinstatement of the license.
A fine of $100 for each individual noncompliant service area up to a maximum of $500 per inspection, with reinspection in two weeks; suspension until compliant after reinspection if not timely compliant. A fine of $100 for each violation for the first offense; for subsequent offenses, a fine of $250 for each violation up to a maximum of $500. A fine of $500 and/or suspension for up to six months for the first offense. For the second offense, a fine of $500 and/or suspension for up to one year. For a third or subsequent offense, a fine of $500 and suspension for one year and/or revocation of the license or registration under which the violation occurred. A fine of $500 and/or revocation for the first or second offense. For a subsequent offense, a fine of $500 and/or suspension for up to six months of a salon or cosmetology license or specialist registration and/or revocation.
A fine of $100 for the first offense. For a second failure to report, a fine of $300. A fine of $500 for each subsequent failure to report.
A fine of $500 for the first failure to report. For a second or subsequent failure to report, a fine of $500 and/or suspension of a salon, cosmetology, or specialist license or registration for up to six months.
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