Florida § 560.1141 - Disciplinary guidelines.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 560.1141 — Disciplinary guidelines., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 560.1141. Disciplinary guidelines.
(1) The commission shall adopt by rule disciplinary guidelines applicable to each ground for disciplinary action that may be imposed by the office. (2) The disciplinary guidelines shall specify a meaningful range of designated penalties based upon the severity and repetition of specific offenses and that distinguish minor violations from those that endanger the public health, safety, or welfare; that provide reasonable and meaningful notice to the public of likely penalties that may be imposed for proscribed conduct; and that ensure that such penalties are imposed in a consistent manner by the office. (3) The commission shall adopt by rule mitigating and aggravating circumstances that allow the office to impose a penalty other than that provided for in the guidelines, and for variations and a range of penalties permitted under such circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 560.1141
What does Florida Statutes § 560.1141 cover?
Section 560.1141 ("Disciplinary guidelines.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 560.1141?
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