Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) In cases where the Board imposes an
administrative fine for a violation of Chapter 472, F.S., or of the rules
promulgated thereunder, the penalty shall be paid within ninety (90) days of
its imposition by order of the Board, unless a later time for payment is
specified in the Board's Order.
(2)
Failure to pay an administrative fine within the time specified in this rule or
in the Board's Order shall constitute grounds for further disciplinary action
against the licensee.
(3) For
purposes of this rule, the term "administrative fine" civil penalty shall
include the assessment of any fines, costs associated with investigation and
prosecution of the complaint, including attorney's fees, if applicable, and
restitution.
(4) In cases where the
Board imposes probation and/or suspension for violation of Chapter 472, F.S.,
or of the rules promulgated thereunder, the following conditions shall apply:
(a) The licensee shall be required to appear
before the Probation Committee of the Board at such times as directed by the
Executive Director, or as specified in the Final Order.
(b) At each probation appearance, in
connection with the submission of surveys as required by the licensee being
placed on probation, the licensee shall answer questions under oath and shall
provide a list of all surveys performed including type of survey, since the
entry of the Final Order if it is the first probation appearance or since the
last probation appearance if it is other than the first probation appearance.
In addition, the licensee shall provide such other information or documentation
as is requested by either the Department, the Board or the Probation Committee.
The licensee shall forward said documentation to the Board in advance of the
probation appearance.
(c) The
burden shall be solely upon the licensee to remember the requirement for said
appearance, and to take the necessary steps in advance of said appearance to
contact the Board office and ascertain the specific time, date, and place of
said appearance. The licensee shall not rely on getting notice of said
appearance from the Board or the Department.
(d) Should the licensee violate any condition
of probation, it shall be considered a violation of Section
472.0351(1)(h),
F.S., and shall result in further disciplinary action by the Board.
(e) Should the licensee's license to practice
surveying and mapping be suspended or otherwise placed on inactive status, or
if the licensee leaves the practice of surveying and mapping for thirty (30)
days or more, the probation period shall be tolled and shall resume running at
the time the licensee reactivates the license or returns to the active practice
of surveying and mapping, and the licensee shall then serve the time remaining
in the term of probation.
Rulemaking Authority 472.008 FS. Law Implemented 472.0202,
472.0351 FS.
New 2-23-05, Formerly
61G17-2.006, Amended 10-17-12,
11-13-17.
