§ 22-64. Revocation or suspension of certificate.

(a)

On its own motion or on the verified written complaint of the county development department or of any other person, the board may investigate the action of any contractor certified under this article and hold hearings. The board may take appropriate disciplinary action if the contractor is found to be guilty of or has committed any one or more of the acts or omissions constituting cause for disciplinary action set out in this article or adopted as rules or regulations by the board.

(b)

The following acts constitute cause for disciplinary action:

(1)

Those enumerated in F.S. §§ 489.129(1), 489.531(1).

(2)

Failure in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this article.

(c)

The board is authorized to take the following disciplinary action:

(1)

Suspend the certificate holder from all operations as a contractor during the period fixed by the board, but the board may permit the certificate holder to complete any contracts then uncompleted.

(2)

Revoke a certificate.

(3)

Impose an administrative find or penalty not to exceed $5,000.00, which shall be recoverable by the board only in an action at law.

(d)

After suspension of the certificate on any grounds set forth in this section, the board may remove the suspension on proof of compliance by the contractor with all conditions prescribed by the board for removal of suspension; or, in the absence of such conditions, as in the sound discretion of the board.

(e)

After revocation of a certificate, the certificate shall not be renewed or reissued for at least one year after revocation and then only on a showing of rehabilitation of the contractor.

(f)

The lapse or suspension of a certificate by operation of law or by order of the board or a court, or its voluntary surrender by a certificate holder does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to investigate or act in disciplinary proceedings against the holder.

(g)

The filing of a petition in bankruptcy, either voluntarily or involuntarily, or the making of a composition of creditors or the appointment of a receiver for the business of the certificate holder may be considered by the board as just cause for suspension of a certificate.

(Ord. No. 77-2, § 13, 7-6-1977)

State law reference

Authority to impose sanctions, F.S. §§ 489.131(7)(b), 489.531(5)(a); authority to enforce provisions of F.S. §§ 489.101 et seq. and 489.501 et seq.; against locally certified or registered contractors, F.S. §§ 489.131(7)(b), 489.531(5)(a).