Florida § 552.171 - Suspension or revocation of license or permit.
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§ 552.171. Suspension or revocation of license or permit.
(1) The violation, by any person possessed of a license or permit as provided in s. 552.091, of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or of a cease and desist order shall be cause for revocation or suspension of such license or permit by the division after it shall determine said person guilty of such violation. (2) If the division should find said violation proved, it shall enter its order suspending or revoking the license or permit of the person charged. An order of suspension shall state the period of time of such suspension, which period shall not be in excess of 2 years from the date of such order. An order of revocation may be entered for a period not exceeding 5 years, and such order shall effect the revocation of all licenses or permits then held by said person, and during such period of time no license or permit shall be issued to said person. If during the period between the beginning of proceedings and entry of an order of suspension or revocation by the division a new license or permit has been issued the person so charged, any order of suspension or revocation shall operate effectively with respect to said new license or permit held by such person. (3) The provisions of this section are cumulative and shall not affect the penalty and injunctive provisions of ss. 552.22 and 552.23.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 552.171
What does Florida Statutes § 552.171 cover?
Section 552.171 ("Suspension or revocation of license or permit.") 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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