(1) Within five (5) days of a complaint being filed, the Commission shall by registered mail send a copy of the complaint to the establishment that allegedly committed the violation. A copy of Florida Statutes § 760.11 (1992 Supp.), may also be provided in the mail.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 60Y-10.004

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
    (2) The Commission may likewise provide a copy of the complaint to any other agency of the state, or to an agency of any other unit of government of the state, which has jurisdiction of the subject matter of the complaint or which has legal authority to investigate the complaint.
    (3) Within 25 days of the date the complaint was filed, an answer may be filed on behalf of the establishment named for the alleged violation. The absence of an answer, however, shall in no manner delay the investigation of the complaint.
    (4) The Executive Director is authorized to refer complaints in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes § 760.11(2) (1992 Supp.).
Rulemaking Authority 760.06(12), 760.11 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 760.11. History-New 12-14-93.

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