Florida § 381.0061 - Administrative fines.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 381.0061 — Administrative fines., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 381.0061. Administrative fines.
(1) In addition to any administrative action authorized by chapter 120 or by other law, the department may impose a fine, which may not exceed $500 for each violation, for a violation of s. 381.006(15) or s. 381.0072, for a violation of any rule adopted by the department under this chapter, or for a violation of chapter 386 not involving onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. The department shall give an alleged violator a notice of intent to impose such fine. Each day that a violation continues may constitute a separate violation. (2) In determining the amount of fine to be imposed, if any, for a violation, the following factors shall be considered: (a) The gravity of the violation, including the probability that death or serious physical or emotional harm to any person will result or has resulted, the severity of the actual or potential harm, and the extent to which the provisions of the applicable statutes or rules were violated. (b) Actions taken by the owner or operator to correct violations. (c) Any previous violations. (3) All amounts collected under this section shall be deposited into an appropriate trust fund of the department.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 381.0061
What does Florida Statutes § 381.0061 cover?
Section 381.0061 ("Administrative fines.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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