DBPR Disciplinary Actions and Penalties 2

Question 1

A DBPR licensee who disagrees with a disciplinary decision may appeal to which body?

Accepted Answer

Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH)

Answer

Florida Supreme Court

Answer

DBPR Secretary directly

Answer

Local county commission

Question 2

What is the maximum fine DBPR can impose per violation on a licensed professional in Florida?

Accepted Answer

$10,000 per violation

Answer

$1,000 per violation

Answer

$5,000 per violation

Answer

$500 per violation

Question 3

Which of the following acts by a contractor would most likely result in DBPR disciplinary action?

Accepted Answer

Abandoning a construction project without justification

Answer

Subcontracting specialty work to a licensed specialist

Answer

Applying for a permit before beginning work

Answer

Carrying the minimum required insurance

Question 4

What happens to a DBPR licensee's bond if disciplinary action results in a judgment against them?

Accepted Answer

The bond may be used to compensate harmed consumers

Answer

The bond is automatically forfeited to the state

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The bond is cancelled without compensation

Answer

The bond is transferred to the successor licensee

Question 5

DBPR may place a licensee on probation as a disciplinary measure, which typically requires the licensee to do what?

Accepted Answer

Report regularly, complete education, and comply with conditions

Answer

Stop practicing immediately

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Surrender their license temporarily

Answer

Pay a bond to the state

Question 6

Which term describes the DBPR process of formally charging a licensee with a violation after an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Administrative complaint

Answer

Indictment

Answer

Summary judgment

Answer

Notice to appear