Normal Penalty Ranges
CILB proposes penalty ranges for contractors who fail to pay subcontractors, suppliers
Rules affected
| 61G4-17.001 | Normal Penalty Ranges |
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Rule 61G4-17.001
61G4-17.001 Normal Penalty Ranges.
(1) The following guidelines shall be used in disciplinary cases, absent aggravating or mitigating circumstances and subject to other provisions of this chapter. For the purposes of this rule, the descriptions of the violations are abbreviated, and the full statute or rule cited should be consulted to determine the prohibited conduct.
VIOLATION
PENALTY RANGE
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
(a) Through (y) No Change.
(2) Through (6) No Change.
Rulemaking Authority 455.227, 455.3373, 489.108, 489.129 FS. Law Implemented 455.227, 455.2273, 489.129 FS. History–New 10-26-86, Amended 12-21-92, Formerly 21E-17.001, Amended 11-2-93, 10-12-94, 7-2-95, 9-3-96, 10-31-96, 2-4-98, 8-2-98, 2-2-04, 1-24-05, 11-2-06, 2-3-15, 5-24-15, 12-6-22, 6-30-24, 1-18-26 .
61G4-17.001 Normal Penalty Ranges.
(1) The following guidelines shall be used in disciplinary cases, absent aggravating or mitigating circumstances and subject to other provisions of this chapter. For the purposes of this rule, the descriptions of the violations are abbreviated, and the full statute or rule cited should be consulted to determine the prohibited conduct.
VIOLATION
PENALTY RANGE
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
(a) Through (y) No Change.
(z) Section 489.1295, F.S.: Failure to compensate a subcontractor or supplier for services, labor, or materials.
FIRST OFFENSE
REPEAT OFFENSE
$1,000 fine.
$2,500 fine.
$2,500 fine and probation or suspension.
$5,000 fine and probation, suspension, or revocation.
(2) Through (6) No Change.
Rulemaking Authority 455.227, 455.2273, 489.108, 489.129 FS. Law Implemented 455.227, 455.2273, 489.129 FS. History–New 10-26-86, Amended 12-21-92, Formerly 21E-17.001, Amended 11-2-93, 10-12-94, 7-2-95, 9-3-96, 10-31-96, 2-4-98, 8-2-98, 2-2-04, 1-24-05, 11-2-06, 2-3-15, 5-24-15, 12-6-22, 6-30-24, 1-18-26, .
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