1. (1) Suspension, revocation, or denial of permit. The Department, for good cause, will deny, revoke, or suspend any permit for a specified period of time up to 12 months. Good cause includes:

   1. (a) Failure by the permittee or its agents to comply with the requirements of this rule chapter or the requirements of Chapter 316, F.S.
   2. (b) A determination that the permittee has submitted a misleading permit application or information.
   3. (c) Failure by the permittee or its agents to comply with the terms of the permit.
   4. (d) Travel by the permittee on other than approved routes.
   5. (e) Instances in which the permittee or its agent has previously undertaken a move without obtaining the necessary permit.
   6. (f) Other reasons of health, safety, or welfare.

2. (2) Penalties.

   1. (a) In addition to a suspension, revocation, or denial of a current permit for cause as set forth in subsection (1), in any 12 month period, the Department, for good cause, as defined in subsection (1), will deny issuance of future permits for periods of time as follows:

      VIOLATION OF PRIOR PERMIT PERMIT DENIAL PERIOD

      First 30 Days

      Second 180 Days

      Third 12 Months

      However, the Department will not refuse to issue a permit because of an alleged violation until a final order is entered or the permittee does not request an administrative hearing.

   2. (b) Any person who fails to obtain a permit or violates the provisions of a permit issued under this rule chapter shall pay a penalty. Penalties shall be imposed on overdimensional loads or vehicle building movements as follows:

      TYPE OF VIOLATION PENALTY

      Operating without a permit. Ten times the cost of the permit not to exceed $500.00.

      Violating the terms or conditions of a current permit. $250.00 per violation, up to a maximum of $1,000.00.

      Modifying the terms or conditions of a current permit. Ten times the cost of the permit not to exceed $500.00.

Rulemaking Authority 316.550 FS. Law Implemented 316.550 FS. History–New 9-1-71, Formerly 14-63.11, Amended 1-3-90, 7-1-92, 6-24-99, 11-19-07.