(1) Stipulated Disposition. The provisions of this rule are intended and shall not be construed to limit the ability of the Department to informally dispose of disciplinary actions by stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order whether or not the Department has initiated administrative charges.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 69G-20.074

  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
    (2) Cease and Desist Orders and Orders to Take Corrective Action. This rule chapter shall not preclude the Department from initiating an administrative action against registered or unregistered individuals as authorized by Florida Statutes § 717.132
    (3) Collateral Actions. The provisions of this rule chapter are not intended and shall not be construed to limit the ability of the Department to pursue or recommend collateral, civil or criminal actions where appropriate.
Rulemaking Authority 717.138 FS. Law Implemented 717.101, 717.102, 717.103, 717.1035, 717.104, 717.1045, 717.105, 717.106, 717.107, 717.1071, 717.108, 717.109, 717.1101, 717.111, 717.112, 717.113, 717.115, 717.116, 717.117, 717.119, 717.124, 717.12404, 717.12405, 717.1261, 717.1262, 717.1301(1), 717.1311, 717.1315, 717.132, 717.1322, 717.1323, 717.134, 717.1341, 717.135, 717.1351, 717.1400 FS. History-New 1-3-05, Formerly 69I-20.074.