Florida § 633.526 - Firefighter employer penalties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 633.526 — Firefighter employer penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 633.526. Firefighter employer penalties.
If any firefighter employer violates or fails or refuses to comply with this part, or with any rule adopted by the division under such sections in accordance with chapter 120 for the prevention of injuries, accidents, or occupational diseases or with any lawful order of the division in connection with this part, or fails or refuses to furnish or adopt any safety device, safeguard, or other means of protection prescribed by division rule under this part for the prevention of accidents, injuries, fatalities, or occupational diseases, the division may: (1) Issue an administrative cease and desist order, enforceable in the circuit court in the jurisdiction where the violation is occurring or has occurred. (2) Assess an administrative fine against a firefighter employer of not less than $100 or more than $1,000 for each violation and each day a violation is committed. (3) Assess against the firefighter employer a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 for each day the violation, omission, failure, or refusal continues after the firefighter employer has been given written notice of such violation, omission, failure, or refusal. The total penalty for each violation shall not exceed $50,000. The division shall adopt rules requiring penalties commensurate with the frequency or severity of safety violations. Hearings requested under this section shall be conducted in Tallahassee. All penalties assessed and collected under this section shall be deposited in the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 633.526
What does Florida Statutes § 633.526 cover?
Section 633.526 ("Firefighter employer 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 § 633.526?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 633.526" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 633.526 apply to my situation?
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