Florida Regulations 5J-20.005: Lack of Trustworthiness
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Grounds for a determination of a lack of “”trustworthiness”” pursuant to Florida Statutes § 527.02, as evidenced by an applicant or licensee shall be:
(1) Conviction of or pleading nolo contendere to a felony involving moral turpitude; or
(2) An established and repeated history of intentional non-compliance with applicable safety standards as set forth in Florida Statutes Chapter 527, or duly adopted rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Rulemaking Authority 527.02(1)(b), 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.02(1)(b), 527.06 FS. History-New 6-18-87, Formerly 4B-1.031, 5F-11.005.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 5J-20.005
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
(2) An established and repeated history of intentional non-compliance with applicable safety standards as set forth in Florida Statutes Chapter 527, or duly adopted rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Rulemaking Authority 527.02(1)(b), 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.02(1)(b), 527.06 FS. History-New 6-18-87, Formerly 4B-1.031, 5F-11.005.