Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B6 - Board of Hearing Aid Specialists › Chapter 64B6-7 - COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS, PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION, DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES › Section 64B6-7.002 - Guidelines for Disposition of Disciplinary Cases

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Purpose. The Board provides within this
				rule disciplinary guidelines which shall be imposed upon applicants or
				licensees whom it regulates under Chapter 484, F.S., or a telehealth provider
				registered under Section
				456.47(4), F.S.
				The purpose of this rule is to notify applicants and licensees of the ranges of
				penalties which will routinely be imposed unless the Board finds it necessary
				to deviate from the guidelines for the stated reasons given within this rule.
				The ranges of penalties provided below are based upon a single count violation
				of each provision listed and are also provided for repeat violations; multiple
				counts of the violated provisions or a combination of the violations may result
				in a higher penalty than that for a single, isolated violation. Each range
				includes the lowest and highest penalty and all penalties falling between. The
				purposes of the imposition of discipline are to punish the applicants,
				licensees, or trainees for violations and to deter them from future violations;
				to offer opportunities for rehabilitation, when appropriate; and to deter other
				applicants, licensees, or trainees from violations.
(2) Violations and Range of Penalties. For
				applicants, all violations are sufficient for refusal to certify an application
				for licensure. For licensees or trainees, the imposition of probation as a
				penalty shall ordinarily require compliance with conditions such as
				restitution, continuing education and/or training, indirect or direct
				supervision by a Board-approved monitor, restrictions on practice, submission
				of reports, appearances before the Board, and/or hours of community service. As
				appropriate, such conditions of probation also shall be required following any
				period of suspension. In addition to any other discipline imposed, the Board
				shall assess the actual costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a
				case. In imposing discipline pursuant to Sections
				120.57(1) and
				120.57(2),
				F.S., the Board shall act in accordance with the following disciplinary
				guidelines and shall impose a penalty as authorized by Section
				456.072(2),
				F.S., within the range corresponding to the violations set forth below.
				Pursuant to Section 456.47, F.S., disciplinary
				guidelines for registered out-of-state telehealth providers may include
				suspension or revocation of the provider's registration or the issuance of a
				reprimand or letter of concern. A suspension may be accompanied by a corrective
				action plan as determined by the board. The verbal identification of offenses
				are descriptive only; the full language of each statutory provision cited must
				be consulted in order to determine the conduct included:
(a) Section
				484.056(1)(a),
				F.S.: Violating Section
				456.072(1),
				484.0512, or
				484.053, F.S.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, restitution.
$1, 500 fine, restitution, reprimand.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, restitution, 1 year
							 probation.
$2, 500 fine, restitution and 1 year
							 suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $1, 500 fine, restitution, 2 years
							 probation.
$5, 000 fine, restitution and revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 month suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Reprimand, 1 year suspension and corrective action
							 plan.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Revocation.
Revocation.
(b)
				Section 484.056(1)(b)
				or 456.072(1)(h),
				F.S.: Attempting to obtain, obtaining, or renewing a license by bribery or
				fraudulent misrepresentation, or through an error of the board or department.
Bribery
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, $250 fine.
$1, 000 fine, 1 year probation, or denial.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine, 2 year suspension or
							 denial.
$2, 500 fine, 2 year suspension or denial.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Revocation or denial.
Revocation or denial.
Fraudulent Misrepresentation
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, $10, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
$10, 000 fine, 1 year probation
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand, $10, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
Revocation and $10, 000 fine..
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Revocation and $10, 000 fine.
Revocation and $10, 000 fine.
Error of the Department or Board
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Letter of concern.
Revocation or denial.
SECOND OFFENSE
Letter of concern.
Revocation or denial.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Letter of concern.
Revocation or denial.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
Bribery
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and 6 month suspension
Revocation or denial
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension
Revocation or denial
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Revocation or denail
Revocation or denial
Fraudulent Misrepresentation
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, and 1 year suspension.
Revocation or denial.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 2 year suspension.
Revocation or denial.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Revocation or denial.
Revocation or denial.
Error of the Department or Board
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Letter of Concern.
Revocation or denial.
SECOND OFFENSE
Letter of concern.
Revocation or denial.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Letter of concern.
Revocation or denial.
(c)
				Section 484.056(1)(c)
				or 456.072(1)(f),
				F.S.: Having a license revoked, suspended, denied, or otherwise acted against.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Imposition of discipline comparable to the discipline
							 that would have been imposed if the violation had occurred in Florida.
Revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Action consistent with the disciplinary guidelines
							 for a repeat offense had the violation occurred in Florida.
Revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Imposition of discipline comparable to the discipline
							 that would have been imposed if the violation had occurred in Florida.
Revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Action consistent with the disciplinary guidelines
							 for a repeat offense had the violation occurred in Florida.
Revocation.
(d)
				Section 484.056(1)(d)
				or 456.072(1)(c),
				F.S.: Being convicted or found guilty, or guilty or nolo plea, regardless of
				adjudication, of a crime related to the practice or ability to practice.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Section
							 484.056(1)(d)
							 or 456.072(1)(c),
							 F.S.
MISDEMEANOR
Reprimand and $500 fine.
$2, 500 fine and 1 year probation.
Section
							 484.056(1)(d)
							 or 456.072(1)(c),
							 F.S.
FELONY
Reprimand $2, 500 fine, 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
Section
							 825.102, F.S. related to abuse,
							 aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult.
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 2 years
							 suspension.
Revocation.
Crimes related to fraud.
Reprimand and $10, 000 fine.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Section
							 484.056(1)(d)
							 or 456.072(1)(c),
							 F.S.
MISDEMEANOR
Reprimand and 6 month suspension.
Revocation.
Section
							 484.056(1)(d)
							 or 456.072(1)(c),
							 F.S.
FELONY
Reprimand and 1 year suspension.
Revocation.
Violation of law related to abuse, aggravated abuse,
							 and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult.
Reprimand and 2 years suspension.
Revocation.
Crimes related to fraud.
Revocation.
Revocation.
(e)
				Section 484.056(1)(e)
				or 456.072(1)(l),
				F.S.: Negligently filing a false report. Willful filing or impeding or inducing
				another to file a false report.
Negligently Filing a False Report
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine.
$2, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension followed by
							 probation.
Willful Filing or Impeding or Inducing Another
							 to File a False Report
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $2, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension, followed by 6 month
							 probation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
* If the violation is for fraud or knowingly making a
							 false or fraudulent representation, the fine shall be $10, 000 per count or
							 offense.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
Negligently Filing a False Report
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 month suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
Willful Filing or Impeding or Inducing Another
							 to File a False Report
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(f)
				Section 484.056(1)(f)
				or 456.072(1)(m),
				F.S.: False/misleading advertisement or fraudulent representation.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and $2, 500 fine, 1 year probation.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
* If the violation is for fraud or knowingly making a
							 false or fraudulent representation, the fine shall be $10, 000 per count or
							 offense.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 1 year suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(g)
				Section 484.056(1)(g)
				or 456.072(1)(aa),
				F.S.: Fraud, deceit, negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the practice.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $5, 000, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $10, 000 and 2 years suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
* If the violation is for fraud or knowingly making a
							 false or fraudulent representation, the fine shall be $10, 000 per count or
							 offense.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 1 year suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand, 2 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Revocation.
Revocation.
(h)
				Section 484.056(1)(h)
				or 456.072(1)(q),
				F.S.: Violating an order or failing to comply with subpoena.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, $500 fine, compliance with prior order or
							 subpoena.
$5, 000 fine, suspension until compliance achieved
							 with prior order or subpoena.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand, $5, 000 fine, suspension until compliance
							 achieved with prior order or subpoena.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, suspension until compliance achieved with
							 prior order or subpoena.
Revocation.
SECOND &
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand, suspension until compliance achieved with
							 prior order or subpoena.
Revocation.
(i)
				Section 484.056(1)(i)
				or 456.072(1)(o),
				F.S.: Practicing with a suspended, inactive, or delinquent license or beyond
				the scope permitted by law.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand, $5, 000 fine, 6 months suspension, 1 year
							 probation.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand, $10, 000 fine, 2 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand, 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand, 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(j)
				Section 484.056(1)(j)
				or 456.072(1)(a),
				F.S.: Misleading advertising, guarantee, warranty, or representation.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 500 fine, 6 months
							 suspension.
$7, 500 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $10, 000 fine, 1 year
							 suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
* If the violation is for fraud or knowingly making a
							 false or fraudulent representation, the fine shall be $10, 000 per count or
							 offense.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, corrective action plan.
1 year suspension, corrective action plan,
							 revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(k)
				Section 484.056(1)(k),
				F.S.: Showing or delivering an unusable or impractical product.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine, restitution.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year probation, restitution.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 500 fine, 6 months suspension,
							 restitution.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension, and
							 restitution.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand, $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension,
							 restitution.
$10, 000, revocation, restitution.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 months suspension, restitution.
Revocation, restitution.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, restitution.
Revocation, restitution.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, restitution.
Revocation, restitution.
(l)
				Section 484.056(1)(l),
				F.S.: Misrepresentation of services available or terms or titles.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine.
$1, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine, 2 years probation.
$2, 500 fine, 6 month suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $2, 500 fine, 1 year suspension.
$ 5, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, and 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension.
Revocation.
(m)
				Section 484.056(1)(m),
				F.S.: Less than full disclosure of guarantee.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine.
$2, 500 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, 2 years probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 month suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation..
(n)
				Section 484.056(1)(n),
				F.S.: Bone conduction disclosure failures.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine.
$2, 500 fine, 6 months probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(o)
				Section 484.056(1)(o),
				F.S.: Making prognostications as to hearing impairment.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine.
$2, 500, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, 2 years probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 1 year suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(p)
				Section 484.056(1)(p),
				F.S.: Implying that use of a prescription hearing aid will improve or preserve
				hearing or retard impairment.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine.
$2, 500 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(q)
				Section 484.056(1)(q),
				F.S.: Making any statement regarding cure or cause of an impairment by use of a
				prescription hearing aid.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine.
$2, 500, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year of suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
$5, 000, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(r)
				Section 484.056(1)(r),
				F.S.: Representing aid is custom-made unless this is the case.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine.
$2, 500 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500, 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(s)
				Section 484.056(1)(s),
				F.S.: Canvassing house to house to sell aids.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Revocation.
Revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Revocation.
Revocation.
(t)
				Section 484.056(1)(t),
				F.S.: Failing to submit proof of testing and calibration of equipment.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500.
$1, 500 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 500 fine, month suspension.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 month suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(u)
				Section 484.056(1)(u),
				F.S.: Failing to provide itemized listing of prices under Section
				484.051(1),
				F.S.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine, reprimand.
$1, 500 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, 1 year of probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 month suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(v)
				Section 484.056(1)(v),
				456.072(1)(n)
				or 456.072(1)(u),
				F.S.: Exercising influence for financial gain or for other misconduct.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine, restitution.
$5, 000 fine, restitution, and 1 year
							 probation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension,
							 restitution.
$10, 000 fine, restitution, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(w)
				Section 484.056(1)(w),
				456.072(1)(b),
				456.072(1)(k)
				or 456.072(1)(cc),
				F.S.: Violating Chapter 484 or 456, F.S., or any of the rules adopted
				thereunder or failing to perform a legal obligation.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Letter of concern and/ or a $250 fine.
$1, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine, 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSE
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(x)
				Section 456.072(1)(i),
				F.S.: Failing to report a violator.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine, reprimand.
$1, 500 fine, 1 year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine, 6 months
							 suspension.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $7, 500 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 months suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(y)
				Section 456.072(1)(j),
				F.S.: Aiding unlicensed person to practice.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine.
$5, 000 fine, 3 months suspension, followed by 6
							 months probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 500 fine, 6 months suspension
							 followed by 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension, followed by 1 year
							 probation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension,
							 followed by 1 year probation.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 month suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(z)
				Section 456.072(1)(p),
				F.S.: Delegating duties to unqualified person.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine.
$5, 000 fine, 6 months suspension, followed by 1 year
							 probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 500 fine, 6 months suspension, and
							 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension, followed by 2 year
							 probation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $7, 500 fine, 1 year suspension,
							 followed by 1 year probation.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and 6 months suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand, and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(aa)
				Section 456.072(1)(r),
				F.S.: Interfering with investigation or proceeding.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $500 fine.
$5, 000, 6 month suspension, followed by 1 year
							 probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 500 fine, 1 year of suspension
							 folowed by 1 year probation.
$5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension, followed by 2 year
							 probation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and $7, 500 fine, 1 year suspension,
							 followed by 2 year probation.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 month suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Reprimand and 2 years suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(bb)
				Section 456.072(1)(w),
				F.S.: Failing to report criminal conviction.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $250 fine.
$1, 500 fine, continuing education.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine.
$7, 500 fine, 1 year suspension.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand, 6 month suspension.
Revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and 1 year suspension, corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(cc)
				Section 456.072(1)(y),
				F.S.: Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Suspension until PRN evaluation and required board
							 appearance.
Revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Revocation.
Revocation.
(dd)
				Section 456.072(1)(ii),
				F.S.: Being convicted of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a
				crime under 18 U.S.C. s.
				669, ss.
				285-287, s.
				371, s.
				1001, s.
				1035, s.
				1341, s.
				1343, s.
				1347, s.
				1349, or s.
				1518, or
				42 U.S.C. ss.
				1320a-7b, relating to the Medicaid program.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine.
Revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and $10, 000 fine, 2 years
							 suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and 2 years suspension with corrective
							 action plan.
Revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Revocation.
Revocation.
(ee)
				Section 456.072(1)(jj),
				F.S.: Failing to return an overpayment from the Medicaid program.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $1, 000 fine, reimbursement of Medicaid
							 in full.
$5, 000 fine, suspension until the Medicaid program
							 is reimbursed in full.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, suspension until the
							 Medicaid program is reimbursed in full.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and suspension until the Medicaid program
							 is reimbursed in full.
Revocation and requirement that Medicaid program be
							 reimbursed in full.
(ff)
				Section 456.072(1)(kk),
				F.S.: Being terminated from the state Medicaid program pursuant to Section
				409.913, F.S..
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
IF NOT TERMINATED FOR CAUSE, FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and fine $1, 000 fine and/or 6 months
							 probation.
Fine of $5, 000, 6 months suspension, followed by 1
							 year probation.
IF TERMINATED FOR CAUSE OR SECOND & SUBSEQUENT
							 OFFENSES
Revocation and $10, 000 fine.
Revocation and $10, 000.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
IF NOT TERMINATED FOR CAUSE, FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and 6 months suspension with corrective
							 action plan.
Revocation.
IF TERMINATED FOR CAUSE OR SECOND & SUBSEQUENT
							 OFFENSES
Revocation.
Revocation.
(gg)
				Section 456.072(1)(ll),
				F.S.: Being convicted of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a
				crime related to health care fraud.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $10, 000 fine, 1 year
							 suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
SECOND & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Reprimand and $10, 000 fine, 2 years
							 suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
FELONY
Chapter 409, Chapter 817,
							 21 U.S.C. ss.
							 801-907, or
							 42 U.S.C. ss.
							 1395-1396
Reprimand and $10, 000 fine, revocation.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST & SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES
Revocation.
Revocation.
FELONY
Chapter 409, Chapter 817,
							 21 U.S.C. ss.
							 801-907, or
							 42 U.S.C. ss.
							 1395-1396
Revocation.
Revocation.
(hh)
				Providing information, including written documentation, indicating that a
				person's need for an emotional support animal under s.
				760.27, F.S., without personal
				knowledge of the person's disability or disability-related need for the
				specific emotional support animal. (Section
				456.072(1)(pp),
				F.S.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 6 months
							 suspension.
$10.000 fine, 1 year suspension.
SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine, 1 year suspension.
$10, 000 fine, revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension with corrective
							 action plan.
Revocation.
Second or Subsequent Offense
Reprimand and 2 year suspension with corrective
							 action plan.
Revocation.
(ii)
				Failure to comply with the parental consent requirements of Section 1014.06.
(Section
				  456.072(1)(rr),
				  F.S.)
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and fine of $250.
$500 fine and one (1) year probation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand, $500 fine and one (1) year of
							 probation.
Revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand.
Suspension and a corrective action plan.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimnad, Suspension and a corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(jj)
				Being convicted or found guilty of, entering a plea of guilty or nolo contedere
				to, or committing or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit an act
				that would constitute a violation of any of the offenses listed in Section
				456.074(5) or
				456.072(ss),
				F.S.
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Revocation.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Revocation.
Revocation.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
FIRST OFFENSE
Revocation.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Revocation.
Revocation.
(kk)
				Failure to display hyperlink on telehealth registrant's website. (Section
				456.47(4)(c), (F.S.)
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
FIRST OFFENSE
Letter of Concern.
Suspension until compliant and a corrective action
							 plan.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and suspension until compliant, and a
							 corrective action plan.
Revocation.
(ll)
				Failing to notify the board of restrictions placed on his or her license to
				practice, or any disciplinary action taken or pending against him or her, in
				any state or jurisdiction within 5 business days after the restriction is
				placed or disciplinary action is initiated or taken. (Section
				456.47(4)(d),
				F.S.)
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
FIRST OFFENSE
Letter of Concern to suspension and a corrective
							 action plan.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and suspension, and a corrective action
							 plan.
Revocation.
(mm)
				Opening an office in Florida or providing in-person healthcare services to
				patients in Florida. (Section
				456.74(4)(f),
				F.S).
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
FIRST OFFENSE
Reprimand and suspension until compliant and a
							 corrective action plan.
Revocation.
SECOND OFFENSE
Reprimand and 1 year suspension until compliant and
							 corrective action plan to revocation of denial.
Revocation.