1. (1) Definitions. As used in this rule;

   1. (a) “Citation” means an instrument which is served upon a subject for the purpose of assessing a penalty in an amount established by this rule;
   2. (b) “Subject” means the licensee, applicant, person, partnership, corporation, or other entity alleged to have committed a violation designated in this rule.
2. (2) In lieu of the disciplinary procedures contained in Section 548.071, F.S., the Department is hereby authorized to dispose of any violation designated herein by issuing a citation to the subject within six months after the filing of the complaint which is the basis for the citation.
3. (3) Citations shall be issued for the first offense violations only unless otherwise specified.
4. (4) The commission hereby designates possession of improper equipment or apparel, and/or failure to have the proper equipment or apparel as a citation violation for amateur sanctioning organizations, which shall result in a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
5. (5) The commission hereby designates the unlicensed practice of sanctioning or supervising an amateur match governed by Chapter 548, F.S. as a citable violation that carries a penalty of a fine of $1,000, and costs of the investigation for first offense.
6. (6) The commission hereby designates the unlicensed practice of sanctioning or supervising an amateur match governed by Chapter 548, F.S. as a citable violation that carries a penalty of a fine of $2,500, and costs of the investigation for the second offense.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003, 548.075 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2), 548.07, 548.075 FS. History–New 3-14-13.