In lieu of the disciplinary procedures contained in Section 455.225, F.S., the Department is hereby authorized to dispose of any violations designated herein by issuing a citation to the subject within six months after the filing of the complaint that is the basis for the citation. The Board shall issue a citation imposing a $500.00 fine per occurrence for the following violations:

1. (1) Engaging in building code administration or inspection while certificate(s) on inactive or delinquent status; and
2. (2) Failing to notify the Board within thirty (30) days of the effective date of any changes in information required to be on the application or certificate.
3. (3) Failure to provide proof of completion of 14 hours of continuing education courses. In addition to the fine, proof of compliance is still required.
4. (4) Failure to report a criminal conviction or plea to the department within (30) days.

Rulemaking Authority 455.224, 455.228, 468.606 FS. Law Implemented 455.224, 455.228, 468.621, 468.627 FS. History–New 5-23-94, Amended 12-6-95, 12-7-97, 4-5-98, 12-28-00, 7-31-23.