1. (1) An application for certification as a neutral evaluator shall be denied by the Department if any of the grounds set forth in Sections 627.7074(7)(b)1. through 5., F.S., exist.

2. (2) If a certified neutral evaluator has violated the following provisions of Section 627.7074, F.S., the following stated penalty shall apply:

   1. (a) Failure to voluntarily withdraw from an evaluation due to the existence of any of the grounds set forth in Section 627.7074(7)(a), F.S. – revocation.

   2. (b) Section 627.7074(7)(b)1., F.S.:

      1. Suspension of 12 months if, had the application been accurate, the application would have been granted, based on the statutes and Department rules applicable to the application at the time the Department issued the certification and the documentation in the applicant’s file at the time the Department issued the certification, or

      2. Revocation if, had the application been accurate, the application would have been denied, based on the statutes and Department rules applicable to the application at the time the Department issued the certification.

   3. (c) Section 627.7074(7)(b)2., F.S. – revocation.
   4. (d) Section 627.7074(7)(b)3., F.S. – suspension of 12 months.
   5. (e) Section 627.7074(7)(b)4., F.S. – revocation.
   6. (f) Section 627.7074(7)(b)5., F.S. – revocation.
   7. (g) Failure to adhere to the requirements of Section 627.7074(7)(d), F.S. – suspension of 6 months.
   8. (h) Failure to submit the report as required in Section 627.7074(12), F.S. – suspension of 6 months.

Rulemaking Authority 627.7074(18) FS. Law Implemented 627.706(2), 627.7074 FS. History–New 9-14-17.