Florida § 476.204 - Penalties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 476.204 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 476.204. Penalties.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Hold himself or herself out as a barber unless duly licensed as provided in this chapter. (b) Operate any barbershop unless it has been duly licensed as provided in this chapter. (c) Permit an employed person to practice barbering unless duly licensed, or otherwise authorized, as provided in this chapter. (d) Present as his or her own the license of another. (e) Give false or forged evidence to the department in obtaining any license provided for in this chapter. (f) Impersonate any other licenseholder of like or different name. (g) Use or attempt to use a license that has been revoked. (h) Violate any provision of s. 455.227(1), s. 476.194, or s. 476.214. (i) Violate or refuse to comply with any provision of this chapter or chapter 455 or a rule or final order of the board. (2) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to one or more of the following penalties, as determined by the board: (a) Revocation or suspension of any license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter. (b) Issuance of a reprimand or censure. (c) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $500 for each count or separate offense. (d) Placement on probation for a period of time and subject to such reasonable conditions as the board may specify. (e) Refusal to certify to the department an applicant for licensure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 476.204
What does Florida Statutes § 476.204 cover?
Section 476.204 ("Penalties.") 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 § 476.204?
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How does Florida § 476.204 apply to my situation?
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