Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Jan. 31, 1991
An Administrative Complaint and Cease and Desist Order was filed by the Department of Banking and Finance on March 29, 1990, against the Respondent and thirty-one other persons, alleging various violations of Chapter 517, Florida Statutes (the "Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act"). The only allegation of wrongdoing by Eric Pepper is that he offered or sold an unregistered security in violation of Section 517.07, Florida Statutes. The issues for disposition are whether that violation was committed and if so, what discipline should be imposed. The facts are substantially uncontroverted. Respondent opposes the penalty offered by Petitioner as inappropriate.Repondent sold securities prior to their registration. Suspended 1 year, plus $315 fine, the amount he made on commission