Florida Administrative Code › 61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › 61G15 - Board of Professional Engineers › Chapter 61G15-19 - GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 61G15-19.004 - Disciplinary Guidelines; Range of Penalties; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The Board
				sets forth below a range of disciplinary guidelines from which disciplinary
				penalties will be imposed upon practitioners (including qualified business
				organizations) guilty of violating Chapter 455 or 471, F.S., or the rules
				promulgated thereto. The purpose of the disciplinary guidelines is to give
				notice to licensees of the range of penalties which will normally be imposed
				upon violations of particular provisions of Chapter 455 or 471, F.S. The
				disciplinary guidelines are based upon a single count violation of each
				provision listed. Multiple counts of violations of the same provision of
				Chapter 455 or 471, F.S., or the rules promulgated thereto, or other unrelated
				violations contained in the same administrative complaint will be grounds for
				enhancement of penalties. All penalties at the upper range of the sanctions set
				forth in the guidelines, i.e., suspension, revocation, etc., include lesser
				penalties, i.e., fine, probation or reprimand which may be included in the
				final penalty at the Board's discretion. Other terms may be imposed by the
				Board at its discretion.
(2) In
				imposing discipline in proceedings pursuant to Section
				120.57(1) and
				(2), F.S., the following disciplinary
				guidelines shall be followed by the Board in imposing disciplinary penalties
				upon licensees for violation of the below mentioned statutes and rules. For the
				purposes of this rule, the descriptions of the violations are abbreviated and
				the full statute or rule cited should be consulted to determine the prohibited
				conduct.
VIOLATION
PENALTY RANGE
FIRST VIOLATION
SECOND VIOLATION
THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS
ADVANCE \d4(a) Violating any provision of Section
							 455.227(1),
							 471.025 or
							 471.031, F.S., or any other
							 provision of Chapter 471, F.S., or rule of the Board or Department.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(a)
							 and 455.227(1)(b),
							 (q), F.S.) not otherwise specifically
							 enumerated below.
Reprimand and $1, 000.00 fine, to one (1) year
							 suspension, two (2) years' probation and $5, 000 fine.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation to five (5) years' suspension followed by
							 five (5) years' probation and a $5, 000 fine.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
1. Failure to sign, seal or date documents.
(Section
							 471.025(1),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 to $5, 000 fine and five (5) year suspension followed by five (5) years'
							 probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
2. Sealing any document after license has expired or
							 been revoked or suspended, or failure to surrender seal if the license has been
							 revoked or suspended.
(Section
							 471.025(2),
							 F.S.)
Suspended license: Revocation with ability to reapply
							 after five (5) years and $2, 500 fine.
Revoked license: $5, 000 fine and Referral to State's
							 Attorney's office.
3. Signing or sealing any document that depicts work
							 the licensee is not licensed to perform or which is beyond his or her
							 profession or specialty therein or practicing or offering to practice beyond
							 the scope permitted by law or accepting and performing responsibilities the
							 licensee is not competent to perform.
(Sections
							 471.025(3),
							 455.227(1)(o),
							 F.S., paragraphs 61G15-19.001(6)(c),
							 (d), F.A.C.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension.
Reprimand, $5, 000.00 fine, one (1) year suspension
							 and two (2) years' probation to Revocation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
4. Firm practicing without proper
							 qualification.
(Section
							 471.023, F.S., and subsection
							 61G15-19.001(3),
							 F.A.C.)
$500 fine to $1, 000 fine.
$1, 000 fine to $2, 500 fine.
$5, 000 fine.
5. Practicing engineering without a license or using
							 a name or title tending to indicate that such person holds an active license as
							 an engineer.
(Sections
							 471.031(1)(a),
							 (b), F.S.)
In addition to referral to State Attorney's Office
							 and denial of future application for licensure, from a $1, 000 fine to a $2,
							 500 fine.
In addition to referral to State Attorney's Office
							 from a $2, 500 fine to a $5, 000 fine.
In addition to referral to State Attorney's Office, a
							 $5, 000 fine.
6. Presenting as his or her own the license of
							 another.
(Section
							 471.031(1)(c),
							 F.S.)
In addition to referral to State Attorney's Office
							 and denial of future application for licensure, from a $1, 000 fine to a $2,
							 500 fine.
In addition to referral to State Attorney's Office
							 from a $2, 500 fine to a $5, 000 fine.
In addition to referral to State Attorney's Office, a
							 $5, 000 fine.
7. Giving false or forged evidence to the Board or
							 concealing information relative to violations of this chapter.
(Sections
							 471.031(1)(d),
							 (g), F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year
							 probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 to $5, 000 fine and two (2) year suspension followed by two (2) years'
							 probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
8. Employing unlicensed persons to practice
							 engineering or aiding, assisting, procuring, employing unlicensed practice or
							 practice contrary to Chapter 455 or 471, F.S.
(Sections
							 471.031(1)(f),
							 and 455.227(1)(j),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year
							 probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine and two (2) year suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
9. Having been found liable for knowingly filing a
							 false complaint against another licensee.
(Section
							 455.227(1)(g),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year
							 probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine and two (2) year suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
10. Failing to report a person in violation of
							 Chapters 455, and 471, F.S., or the rules of the Board or the
							 Department.
(Section
							 455.227(1)(i),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year
							 probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine and two (2) year suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
11. Failing to perform any statutory or legal
							 obligation.
(Section
							 455.227(1)(k),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year
							 probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine and two (2) year suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
12. Exercising influence on a client for financial
							 gain.
(Section
							 455.227(1)(n),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year
							 probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine and two (2) year suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
13. Improper delegation of professional
							 responsibilities.
(Section
							 455.227(1)(p),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year
							 probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine and two (2) year suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
14. Improperly interfering with an investigation or
							 inspection or disciplinary proceeding.
(Section
							 455.227(1)(r),
							 F.S.)
$1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to $2, 500
							 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine and two (2) year suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
ADVANCE \d4(b) Attempting to procure a license by
							 bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation, or error of the Board or
							 Department.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(b)
							 and 455.227(1)(h),
							 F.S.)
$5, 000 fine and permanent revocation or denial of
							 license (minimum and maximum same).
ADVANCE \d4(c) Having a license to practice
							 engineering acted against or denied by another jurisdiction.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(c)
							 and 455.227(1)(f),
							 F.S.)
In addition to a reprimand, from a $500 fine to a $1,
							 000 fine.
In addition to a reprimand, from a $1, 000 fine to a
							 $2, 500 fine.
Reprimand and $5, 000 fine.
ADVANCE \d4(d)1. Being convicted or found guilty of,
							 or entering a plea of nolo contendere to a, crime which relates to the practice
							 or ability to practice.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(d)
							 and 455.227(1)(c),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year
							 probation.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine, two (2) years' suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation and completion of Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
2. Conviction of crime related to building code
							 inspection or plans examination.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(7)(a),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to
							 $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year probation and
							 completion of Basic Engineering Professionalism Course.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation to $5, 000 fine, two (2) years' suspension
							 followed by two (2) years' probation and completion of Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
ADVANCE \d4(e) Knowingly making or filing a false
							 report or record, failing to file a report or record required by law, impeding
							 or obstructing such filing.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(e),
							 455.227(1)(l),
							 F.S., and paragraph 61G15-19.001(7)(c),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand, completion of Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course, and $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to $2, 500 fine and one (1)
							 year suspension followed by one (1) year probation.
Reprimand, completion of Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course, and $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by one (1)
							 year probation to $5, 000 fine, two (2) years' suspension followed by two (2)
							 years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
ADVANCE \d4(f) Fraudulent, false, deceptive or
							 misleading advertising.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(f),
							 F.S., and subsection 61G15-19.001(2),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand, completion of Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course, $1, 000 fine and one (1) year probation to $2, 500 fine and one (1)
							 year suspension followed by one (1) year probation.
Reprimand, completion of Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics course, $2, 500 fine, two (2) years' suspension followed by two (2)
							 years' probation to $5, 000 fine and five (5) years' suspension followed by
							 five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
ADVANCE \d4(g) Fraud, deceit, negligence,
							 incompetence or misconduct.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(g)
							 and 455.227(1)(a),
							 (m), F.S.)
1. Fraud or deceit.
Reprimand, completion of Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course, $1, 000 fine and two (2) years' probation to one (1) year suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation and $5, 000.00 fine.
Reprimand, completion of Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course, one (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year probation and
							 $2, 500 fine to five (5) years' suspension followed by five (5) years'
							 probation and a $5, 000 fine.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
2.a. Negligence.
(Subsection
							 61G15-19.001(4),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review, and Basic Engineering Ethics Course to two (2)
							 years' suspension followed by five (5) years' probation with plans review and
							 $2, 500 fine.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation with plans review; Intermediate
							 Engineering Ethics Course to five (5) year suspension followed by ten (10)
							 years' probation with plans review.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
b. Negligence in procedural requirements.
(Subsections
							 61G15-30.003(2), (3) and
							 (5), F.A.C.; Rules
							 61G15-30.005 and
							 61G15-30.006, F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review; Basic Engineering Ethics Course to two (2) years'
							 suspension followed by five (5) years' probation with plans review and $2, 500
							 fine.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation with plans review; Intermediate
							 Engineering Ethics Course to five (5) year suspension followed by ten (10)
							 years' probation with plans review.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
c. As a special inspector.
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review; Basic Engineering Ethics Course to two (2) years'
							 suspension followed by five (5) years' probation with plans review and $2, 500
							 fine.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation with plans review; Intermediate
							 Engineering Ethics Course to five (5) year suspension followed by ten (10)
							 years' probation with plans review.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
3. Incompetence.
(Subsection
							 61G15-19.001(5),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review; Basic Engineering Ethics Course to two (2) years'
							 suspension followed by five (5) years' probation with plans review and $2, 500
							 fine.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation with plans review; Intermediate
							 Engineering Ethics Course to five (5) year suspension followed by ten (10)
							 years' probation with plans review.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation
4. Misconduct.
(Subsection
							 61G15-19.001(6),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course to two (2) years' suspension followed by five (5) years' probation with
							 plans review and $2, 500 fine.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to five (5) year suspension followed by ten (10) years' probation
							 with plans review.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
a. Expressing an opinion publicly on an engineering
							 subject without being informed as to the facts and being competent to form a
							 sound opinion.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(6)(a),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand, Basic Engineering Ethics Course and $1,
							 000 fine to six (6) months suspension followed by two (2) years' probation and
							 Basic Engineering Ethics Course.
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine, six (6) month's suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation and Intermediate Engineering Ethics Course
							 to $2, 500 fine, one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years' probation
							 and intermediate Engineering Ethics Course.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
b. Being untruthful, deceptive or misleading in any
							 professional report, statement or testimony or omitting relevant and pertinent
							 information from such report, statement or testimony when the result or such
							 omission would or reasonably could lead to a fallacious conclusion.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(6)(b),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand, Basic Engineering Ethics Course and $1,
							 000 fine to six (6) months suspension followed by two (2) years' probation and
							 Basic Engineering Ethics Course.
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine, six (6) month's suspension
							 followed by one (1) year probation and Intermediate Engineering Ethics Course
							 to $2, 500 fine, one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years' probation
							 and intermediate Engineering Ethics Course.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
c. Offering directly or indirectly any bribe or
							 commission or tendering any gift to obtain selection or preferment for
							 engineering employment other than the payment of the usual commission for
							 securing salaried positions through licensed employment agencies.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(6)(e),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review; Basic Engineering Ethics Course to $2, 500 fine
							 and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years' probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
d. Soliciting or accepting gratuities without client
							 knowledge.
(Paragraphs
							 61G15-19.001(6)(g),
							 (h), F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course to $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years'
							 probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
e. Failure to preserve client's confidence.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(6)(r),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course to $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years'
							 probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation
f. Professional judgment overruled by unqualified
							 person.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(6)(l),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course to $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years'
							 probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
g. Use of name/firm in fraudulent venture.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(6)(k),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course to $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years'
							 probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
h. Undisclosed conflict of interest.
(Paragraphs
							 61G15-19.001(6)(f),
							 (p), F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; one (1) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course to $2, 500 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years'
							 probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
i. Renewing or reactivating a license without
							 completion of continuing education hours.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(6)(s),
							 F.A.C.)
1. Failure to complete Florida Board approved Laws
							 and Rules
or
Professional Ethics course prior to renewal.
Remedial action only, complete Florida Laws and Rules
							 Study Guide.
$250 fine and 2 hours live or live streaming CE for
							 each hour of missing CE, in addition to hours required for biennial renewal OR
							 completion of Auburn University Online Ethics Course.
Reprimand, one (1) year suspension, completion of 36
							 hours live CE in addition to hours required for biennial renewal and completion
							 of Auburn University Engineering Ethics Course.
2. Failure to complete Board approved Laws and Rules
							 and Professional Ethics prior to renewal
Remedial action only, complete Florida Laws and Rules
							 Study Guide.
$500 fine and 2 hours live or live streaming CE for
							 each hour of missing CE, in addition to hours required for biennial renewal OR
							 completion of Auburn University Online Ethics Course.
Reprimand, one (1) year suspension, completion of 36
							 hours live CE in addition to hours required for biennial renewal and completion
							 of Auburn University Engineering Ethics Course.
3. Failure to complete any state's Laws and Rules
							 and/or Professional Ethics courses.
Remedial action only: $250 fine, Florida Laws and
							 Rules Study Guide, and complete Florida Board approved courses in both areas in
							 addition to CE required for biennial licensure renewal.
$500 fine, Florida Laws and Rules Study Guide and
							 Auburn University Online Ethics Course.
Reprimand, one (1) year suspension, completion of 36
							 hours live CE in addition to hours required for biennial renewal and completion
							 of Auburn University Engineering Ethics Course.
4. Failure to complete any/all required CE prior to
							 licensure renewal/reactivation; all credits completed prior to initiation of
							 complaint.
Remedial action only: $250 fine and Florida Laws and
							 Rules Study Guide.
$500 fine, Florida Laws and Rules Study Guide and
							 Auburn University Online Ethics Course.
Reprimand, one (1) year suspension, completion of 36
							 hours live CE in addition to hours required for biennial renewal and completion
							 of Auburn University Engineering Ethics Course.
5. Failure to complete any/all required CE prior to
							 licensure renewal/reactivation, all hours completed prior to Administrative
							 Complaint being filed.
Remedial action only: $500 fine and Florida Laws and
							 Rules Study Guide.
Reprimand, $2, 000 fine and 2 hours live or live
							 streaming CE for each hour of missing CE, in addition to hours required for
							 biennial renewal OR completion of Auburn University Online Ethics
							 Course.
Reprimand, one (1) year suspension, completion of 36
							 hours live CE in addition to hours required for biennial renewal and completion
							 of Auburn University Engineering Ethics Course.
6. Failure to complete any/all required CE prior to
							 licensure renewal/reactivation; no response to audit or complaint prior to
							 service of Administrative Complaint.
Reprimand, $5, 000 fine and 2 hours live or live
							 streaming CE for each hour of missing CE, in addition to hours required for
							 biennial renewal AND completion of Auburn University Online Ethics
							 Course.
Reprimand, one (1) year suspension, completion of 36
							 hours live CE in addition to hours required for biennial renewal and completion
							 of Auburn University Engineering Ethics Course.
ADVANCE \d4(h) Violating any provision of Chapter
							 455, F.S.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(h)
							 and 455.227(1)(q),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review, and Basic Engineering Ethics Course to $2, 500
							 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years' probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
(i) Renewing or reactivating a license without
							 completion of continuing education hours.
(Paragraph
							 61G15-19.001(6)(r),
							 F.A.C.)
Renewed license without Laws & Rules and/or
							 Florida professional ethics hours; completed missing CE after audit but prior
							 to
administrative complaint being filed.
Completion of Laws and Rules Study Guide and Auburn
							 University ethics course.
$1, 000 fine and completion of Laws and Rules Study
							 Guide and Auburn University ethics course
(1) year suspension and $2, 500.00 fine to
							 revocation
Renewed license while lacking ten (10) or more hours
							 of CE; missing CE completed after audit but prior to administrative complaint
							 being filed.
Completion of Laws and Rules Study Guide and Auburn
							 University ethics course.
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine and completion of Laws and
							 Rules Study Guide and Auburn University ethics course.
(1) year suspension, $2, 500 fine, and personal
							 appearance prior to reinstatement to revocation.
Renewed license without Laws & Rules and/or
							 Florida professional ethics hours and lacking five or less hours of general CE;
							 completed missing CE after audit but prior to administrative
complaint being filed.
Completion of Laws and Rules Study
Guide and Auburn University ethics course.
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine, completion of Laws and Rules
							 Study Guide and Auburn University ethics course, and personal appearance before
							 board.
(1) year suspension, $2, 500 fine, and personal
							 appearance prior to reinstatement to revocation.
Renewed license while lacking ten (10) or more hours
							 of CE; missing CE completed after administrative complaint filed.
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine, completion of Laws and Rules
							 Study Guide and Auburn University ethics course, and personal appearance before
							 board.
Reprimand, $2, 500 fine, completion of Laws and Rules
							 Study Guide and Auburn University ethics course, and personal appearance before
							 board to one (1) year suspension and $2, 500 fine.
(1) year suspension, $2, 500 fine, and personal
							 appearance prior to reinstatement to revocation.
Renewed license without all CE. Never completed the
							 CE and/or did not respond to the audit.
Reprimand, suspension of license until CE completed,
							 $1, 000 fine, completion of Laws and Rules Study
Guide and Auburn University ethics course, and
							 personal appearance before board.
(2) year suspension, $2, 500 fine, completion of all
							 missing CE, and personal appearance prior to reinstatement to
							 Revocation.
Revocation.
ADVANCE \d4(j) Affixing or permitting to be affixed
							 his or her seal, name, or digital signature to any documents that were not
							 prepared by him or her or under his or her responsible supervision, direction
							 or control.
(Section
							 471.033(1)(j),
							 F.S., and paragraphs 61G15-19.001(6)(j),
							 (q), F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review; Basic Engineering Ethics Course to $2, 500 fine
							 and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years' probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Permanent Revocation.
ADVANCE \d4(k) Violating any order of the board or
							 department.
(Sections
							 471.033(1)(k),
							 455.227(1)(q),
							 F.S., and paragraph 61G15-19.001(6)(o),
							 F.A.C.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review; Basic Engineering Ethics Course to $2, 500 fine
							 and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years' probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Permanent Revocation.
(l) Aiding, assisting, procuring, employing
							 unlicensed practice or practice contrary to Chapter 455 or 471, F.S.
(Section
							 455.227(1)(j),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand; $1, 000 fine per count; two (2) years'
							 probation with plans review; Basic Engineering Ethics Course to $2, 500 fine
							 and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years' probation.
Reprimand; $2, 500 fine per count; two (2) year
							 suspension followed by two (2) years' probation; and Intermediate Engineering
							 Ethics Course to $5, 000 fine per count and five (5) year suspension followed
							 by five (5) years' probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
(m) Failing to report in writing a conviction or plea
							 of nolo contendere, a crime in any jurisdiction.
(Section
							 455.227(1)(t),
							 F.S.)
Reprimand and $500 fine.
Reprimand, $1, 000 fine, Basic Engineering Ethics
							 Course, and one (1) year probation.
$5, 000 fine and Revocation.
(3)
				Probation. Pursuant to Sections
				455.227(2)(f) and
				(g), F.S., the Board may impose probation
				and/or corrective action as disciplinary penalties. All impositions of
				probation/corrective action as a penalty may include successful completion of
				the Engineering Law and Rules Study Guide, completion of a Board-approved CE
				course in Engineering Professionalism and Ethics, and an appearance before the
				Board at the end of the probationary period. Probation may be with or without
				monitoring/plans review.
(a) If
				monitoring/plans review is imposed as a term of probation and/or as corrective
				action, such monitoring/plans review shall require submission of three (3) plan
				sets, as selected by the consultant from a list of all plans prepared by
				Respondent, for review at the six (6) and eighteen (18) month intervals
				following entry of the order. Following satisfactory review of all 3 plan sets
				at the 6 month interval monitoring/plans review may be terminated without the
				18 month review. Unsatisfactory plans review at the 6 month period will require
				the 18 month review and shall result in referral for investigation and possible
				institution of additional disciplinary proceedings. An unsatisfactory 18 month
				plans review shall lead to referral for investigation and possible institution
				of additional disciplinary proceedings.
(b) The licensee is responsible for all costs
				associated with compliance with the terms of probation. Unless stated otherwise
				in the disciplinary order, any costs of compliance with disciplinary penalties
				imposed shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the
				Order or of invoice, whichever is later.