(2) VIOLATION
PENALTY RANGE For first and subsequent offenses unless otherwise indicated.
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.
(t) Being convicted or found guilty of or 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.
(Section 455.227(1)(c), F.S.)
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.
(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.) department any person who the licensee knows is in violation of the laws and rules of the department or the board. (v) Failing to report to the
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.
(Section 455.227(1)(i), F.S.)
(w) Improperly interfering with an investigation or inspection
A fine of $500 and/or suspension for up to six months for the first or second offense. For subsequent offenses including up to revocation.
authorized by statute, or with any disciplinary proceeding.
(Section 455.227(1)(r), F.S.)
(x) Violate or refuse to comply with any provision of Chapter 455, F.S., except as otherwise provided herein. (Section 477.029(1)(i), F.S.) (y) Violate or refuse to comply with any provision of Chapter 477, F.S., or a rule of the Board except as otherwise provided herein. (Section 477.029(1)(i), F.S.)
A fine of $500 and/or suspension, revocation, or refusal to certify to the department for licensure.
A fine of $300 for the first violation. A fine of $500 and/or suspension for up to 30 days for any subsequent violation. A fine of $500 and/or suspension or revocation of license or registration for a third or subsequent violation.
(k) Related violations against a licensee or registrant in another state including findings of guilt or innocence, penalties imposed and penalties served; (l) Actual negligence of the licensee or registrant pertaining to any violations; (m) Penalties imposed for related offenses under subsection (2), above; (4) Penalties imposed by the Board pursuant to Rule 61G5-30.001, F.A.C., may be imposed in combination or individually but may not exceed the limitations enumerated below: (a) Issuance of a reprimand or censure. (b) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $500 for each count or separate offense. (c) Placement on probation for a period of time and subject to such reasonable conditions as the Board may specify. (d) Revocation or suspension of any license or registration issued pursuant to Chapter 477, F.S. (e) Refusal to certify to the Department an applicant for licensure or registration.
(3) Based upon consideration of the following factors, the Board may impose disciplinary action other than the penalties recommended above: (a) The danger to the public; (b) The length of time since date of violation; (c) The number of prior complaints filed against the licensee; (d) The length of time licensee or registrant has practiced; (e) The actual damage, physical or otherwise, caused by the violation; (f) The deterrent effect of the penalty imposed; (g) The effect of the penalty upon the licensee’s or registrant’s livelihood; (h) Any efforts for rehabilitation; (i) The actual knowledge of the licensee or registrant pertaining to the violation; (j) Attempts by licensee or registrant to correct or stop violations or refusal by licensee or registrant to correct or stop violations;
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