Florida § 477.028 - Disciplinary proceedings.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 477.028 — Disciplinary proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 477.028. Disciplinary proceedings.
(1) The board shall have the power to revoke or suspend the license of a cosmetologist licensed under this chapter, or the registration of a specialist registered under this chapter, and to reprimand, censure, deny subsequent licensure or registration of, or otherwise discipline a cosmetologist or a specialist licensed or registered under this chapter in any of the following cases: (a) Upon proof that a license or registration has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation. (b) Upon proof that the holder of a license or registration is guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the practice or instruction of cosmetology or a specialty. (c) Upon proof that the holder of a license or registration is guilty of aiding, assisting, procuring, or advising any unlicensed person to practice as a cosmetologist. (2) The board shall have the power to revoke or suspend the license of a cosmetology salon or a specialty salon licensed under this chapter, to deny subsequent licensure of such salon, or to reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline the owner of such salon in either of the following cases: (a) Upon proof that a license has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation. (b) Upon proof that the holder of a license is guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the operation of the salon so licensed. (3) Disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 120. (4) The department shall not issue or renew a license or certificate of registration under this chapter to any person against whom or salon against which the board has assessed a fine, interest, or costs associated with investigation and prosecution until the person or salon has paid in full such fine, interest, or costs associated with investigation and prosecution or until the person or salon complies with or satisfies all terms and conditions of the final order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 477.028
What does Florida Statutes § 477.028 cover?
Section 477.028 ("Disciplinary proceedings.") 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 § 477.028?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 477.028 apply to my situation?
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