Florida Regulations 61H1-19.007: Probable Cause Panel
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(1) The determination whether probable cause exists to believe that a violation of any of the provisions of Chapters 455 and 473, F.S., or the rules promulgated pursuant thereto has occurred, shall be made by a majority vote of a probable cause panel of the Board.
(2) The probable cause panel shall be composed of at least three (3) members. Any panel so appointed must contain at least one present Board member and at least one present or former Board member who is a Certified Public Accountant. Any former Board member appointed to a panel must hold an active, valid license to practice. In addition, a former or present consumer member must serve on the panel if a consumer member is available, willing to serve, and appointed by the Chairman.
(3) The probable cause panel shall be selected by the Chairman, one of whom shall be designated by the Chairman as presiding officer of the panel.
(4) The probable cause panel shall meet at such times as called by the presiding officer of the panel.
(5) The Chairman, at his discretion, shall, as needed, appoint multiple probable cause panels which panels shall be constituted as set forth in subsection (2), above.
Rulemaking Authority 455.225, 473.304 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 455.225. History-New 12-4-79, Formerly 21A-19.07, Amended 12-2-92, Formerly 21A-19.007, Amended 7-14-02.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 61H1-19.007
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
(3) The probable cause panel shall be selected by the Chairman, one of whom shall be designated by the Chairman as presiding officer of the panel.
(4) The probable cause panel shall meet at such times as called by the presiding officer of the panel.
(5) The Chairman, at his discretion, shall, as needed, appoint multiple probable cause panels which panels shall be constituted as set forth in subsection (2), above.
Rulemaking Authority 455.225, 473.304 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 455.225. History-New 12-4-79, Formerly 21A-19.07, Amended 12-2-92, Formerly 21A-19.007, Amended 7-14-02.