Florida § 548.071 - Suspension or revocation of license or permit by commission.

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§ 548.071. Suspension or revocation of license or permit by commission.

The commission may suspend or revoke a license or permit if the commission finds that the licensee or permittee: (1) Is guilty of violating this chapter or the rules of the commission. (2) Has committed fraud or deceit in securing any license or permit. (3) Has been convicted of, has pleaded guilty to, has entered a plea of nolo contendere to, or has been found guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude in any jurisdiction within 10 years preceding the suspension or revocation. (4) Is guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct. (5) Has made a misstatement of a material fact, fraudulently concealed a material fact, or induced or aided another person in misstating or concealing any material fact in any application or other proceeding under this chapter. (6) Has failed to account for or pay over moneys belonging to others which have come into her or his possession in connection with a match. (7) Has failed to furnish to the proper party a copy of any contract or statement required by this chapter or has breached such a contract. (8) Has paid or agreed to pay any money or article of value to any licensee or permittee for soliciting or for business secured or for rendering any service or the doing of any of the acts forbidden by this chapter and the rules adopted hereunder. (9) Has loaned her or his license or permit to another person or has borrowed or used the license or permit of another. (10) Has employed a person who does not hold a license or permit as required by law. (11) Has failed to maintain in force the bond required by this chapter or has failed to deposit with the commission the required cash, check, or securities. (12) Has been disciplined by the commission or similar agency or body of any jurisdiction. (13) Has failed to pay a fine imposed under this chapter.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 548.071 cover?

Section 548.071 ("Suspension or revocation of license or permit by commission.") 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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