Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Apr. 22, 2005
In this disciplinary proceeding, the issues are whether Respondent, a licensed contractor, failed timely to renew the certificate of authority issued to his qualified business entity; failed to include, in a construction contract, the required notice regarding consumer rights under the recovery fund; abandoned a construction project; or committed any of these offenses, as alleged by Petitioner in its Administrative Complaint. If Petitioner proves one or more of the alleged violations, then an additional question will arise, namely whether penalties should be imposed on Respondent.Respondent is guilty of failing to include the notice of consumer rights under the recovery fund, but is not guilty of failing to timely renew the certificate of authority or of abandoning the construction contract. Recommend a $1,000 fine plus costs.
