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Proposed ruleConstruction Industry Licensing Board · Rule 61G4-19.001

Citations

CILB proposes $500 citation for contractors failing to pay subcontractors, suppliers

Public comment open 10/13/2026–11/3/2026
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61G4-19.001Citations

Side-by-side: current rule vs. proposed

Rule 61G4-19.001

Current rule

61G4-19.001 Citations.

The following violations of Section 489.129(1), F.S., may be resolved by the issuance of a citation pursuant to Section 455.224, F.S., and Title 61G4, F.A.C. Where a provision other than s. 489.129(1), F.S., is cited as the basis for a violation, the violation is of Section 489.129(1)(j), F.S., by violating the referenced statute, rule, or board order.

(1) Through (15) No Change.

In addition to the penalties specified above, the department may recover the costs of investigation associated with the citation. Citations shall be issued pursuant to this rule where no harm to consumers results from the violation. A licensee who has been issued three citations for the same offense shall be prosecuted pursuant to Section 455.225, F.S., for any subsequent violations. The disposition of reported violations prosecuted pursuant to Section 455.225, F.S., shall be according to Rule Chapter 61G4-12, F.A.C., and/or Rule Chapter 61G4-17, F.A.C. To the extent that any of these violations are appropriate for resolution by the issuance of a notice of noncompliance pursuant to Section 455.225(3), F.S., and Rule 61G4-23.001, F.A.C., the initial offense of a minor violation will be dealt with accordingly. Where a licensee fails to commence corrective action with 15 days of the Department’s issuance of a notice of noncompliance or where the offense is other than the initial one, the Department may issue a citation pursuant to this rule.

Specific Authority 455.224, 489.105 FS. Law Implemented 455.224, 455.225(3) FS. History–New 1-19-92, Amended 12-21-92, Formerly 21E-19.001, Amended 10-12-94, 3-26-95, 6-5-95, 8-10-95, 1-1-96, 2-26-96, 11-25-97, 4-27-99, 4-24-01 .

As proposed

61G4-19.001 Citations.

The following violations of Section 489.129(1), F.S., may be resolved by the issuance of a citation pursuant to Section 455.224, F.S., and Title 61G4, F.A.C. Where a provision other than s. 489.129(1), F.S., is cited as the basis for a violation, the violation is of Section 489.129(1)(j), F.S., by violating the referenced statute, rule, or board order.

(1) Through (15) No Change.

(16) Section 489.1295:

$500.00 fine

Failure to compensate a subcontractor or supplier for services,

labor, or materials

In addition to the penalties specified above, the department may recover the costs of investigation associated with the citation. Citations shall be issued pursuant to this rule where no harm to consumers results from the violation. A licensee who has been issued three citations for the same offense shall be prosecuted pursuant to Section 455.225, F.S., for any subsequent violations. The disposition of reported violations prosecuted pursuant to Section 455.225, F.S., shall be according to Rule Chapter 61G4-12, F.A.C., and/or Rule Chapter 61G4-17, F.A.C. To the extent that any of these violations are appropriate for resolution by the issuance of a notice of noncompliance pursuant to Section 455.225(3), F.S., and Rule 61G4-23.001, F.A.C., the initial offense of a minor violation will be dealt with accordingly. Where a licensee fails to commence corrective action with 15 days of the Department’s issuance of a notice of noncompliance or where the offense is other than the initial one, the Department may issue a citation pursuant to this rule.

Rulemaking Authority 455.224, 489.105 FS. Law Implemented 455.224, 455.225(3) FS. History–New 1-19-92, Amended 12-21-92, Formerly 21E-19.001, Amended 10-12-94, 3-26-95, 6-5-95, 8-10-95, 1-1-96, 2-26-96, 11-25-97, 4-27-99, 4-24-01, .

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