The Florida Senate

497.225  Civil penalty.--The department may seek an injunction and assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, in a court of competent jurisdiction, against any person who violates a cease and desist order of the department which is final and in effect. Any party subject to the injunction and penalty assessment shall be given notice and opportunity to attend and present evidence in a hearing before the judicial officer. If a licensee fails to pay the penalty within 30 days after receiving notice of the final order imposing the civil penalty, the department may suspend her or his license until the penalty is paid, in addition to other judicial remedies prescribed by law. Proceedings for suspension under this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120.

History.--s. 6, ch. 78-407; ss. 12, 40, ch. 80-238; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 89-8; ss. 89, 122, ch. 93-399; s. 567, ch. 97-103.

Note.--Former s. 559.373; s. 497.015.