(1) The department may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties against any person who violates ss. 501.91-501.923 or who impedes, obstructs, or hinders the department in performing its duties under those sections:
(a) Imposition of an administrative fine in the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation.
(b) Revocation or suspension of any registration issued by the department. Any period of suspension may not exceed 1 year.
(2) If a registrant in violation of ss. 501.91-501.923 fails to pay a fine within 30 days after imposition of the fine, the department may suspend all registrations issued to the registrant by the department until the fine is paid.
(3) All fines collected by the department shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund.
History.—s. 12, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 66, ch. 92-291; s. 643, ch. 97-103; s. 4, ch. 99-391; s. 44, ch. 2014-150.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection
Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)
501.911 - Administration of act.
501.914 - Cancellation of registration.
501.915 - Adulteration of antifreeze.
501.916 - Mislabeling of antifreeze.
501.917 - Inspection by department; sampling and analysis.
501.918 - Prohibited activity.
501.919 - Enforcement; stop-sale order.
501.92 - Formula may be required.
501.925 - Used watches; sales regulated.
501.93 - Copyright owners and performing rights societies.
501.95 - Gift certificates and credit memos.
501.97 - Deceptive trade practices; print advertisement; penalties.
501.971 - Fictitious Name Act not abrogated.
501.972 - Actions based upon use of a creation that is not protected under federal copyright law.
501.973 - Chambers of commerce.
501.974 - Veterans’ organizations; prohibition against advertising.