DBPR Disciplinary Actions and Penalties 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which DBPR body has the authority to impose disciplinary action against a licensed Florida contractor?
- Construction Industry Licensing Board (Correct answer)
- Division of Real Estate
- Department of Revenue
- Florida Building Commission
Correct answer: Construction Industry Licensing Board
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under DBPR has authority to investigate complaints and impose discipline on licensed contractors.
Question 2: What is the most severe disciplinary action DBPR can take against a Florida licensee?
- Revocation of license (Correct answer)
- Fine of $1,000
- Suspension for 30 days
- Mandatory continuing education
Correct answer: Revocation of license
Revocation permanently removes a licensee's authorization to practice and is the most severe penalty available to DBPR.
Question 3: Under Florida law, which entity investigates complaints filed against DBPR-regulated professionals?
- DBPR's Division of Regulation (Correct answer)
- The Florida Attorney General's office
- The local county court
- The Department of Financial Services
Correct answer: DBPR's Division of Regulation
The Division of Regulation within DBPR investigates consumer complaints against licensed professionals and businesses.
Question 4: What is a 'citation' in the DBPR disciplinary process?
- A notice of violation with a fixed fine that does not require a formal hearing (Correct answer)
- A court summons for criminal prosecution
- A requirement to cease operations immediately
- An informal warning with no penalty
Correct answer: A notice of violation with a fixed fine that does not require a formal hearing
A DBPR citation is an administrative notice imposing a fixed fine for minor violations, allowing resolution without a formal hearing.
Question 5: How long does a Florida licensee typically have to respond to a DBPR administrative complaint?
- 21 days (Correct answer)
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct answer: 21 days
Florida administrative procedures generally give licensees 21 days to respond to a DBPR administrative complaint.
Question 6: Which of the following can result in an emergency suspension of a DBPR license?
- An immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare (Correct answer)
- Failure to pay a renewal fee on time
- A single customer complaint
- Failure to complete continuing education
Correct answer: An immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare
DBPR may issue an emergency suspension when a licensee poses an immediate and serious threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
DBPR Disciplinary Actions and Penalties 1
Which DBPR body has the authority to impose disciplinary action against a licensed Florida contractor?