Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF FLORIDA LAND SALES, CONDOMINIUMS, AND MOBILE HOMES
Respondent: FERNANDO FERNANDEZ
Judges: STUART M. LERNER
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Mar. 10, 2004
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Tuesday, June 1, 2004.
Latest Update: Feb. 01, 2005
Summary: Petitioner established by clear and convincing evidence that Respondent acted as a yacht broker without having a yacht broker`s license.
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Final Order No. BPR-2004-02608 Date: @
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Department of Business and Professional Regulation
AGENCY CLERK
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
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FINAL ORDER
The Director of the Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile
Homes (Division) enters this Final Order in the above referenced matter.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
1. On January 14, 2004, the Division issued a Notice To Show Cause which
alleged that the Respondent, Fernando Fernandez (Fernandez) violated sections
326.004(1), 326.004(14)(b), and 326.004(8), Florida Statutes. The Notice advised
Fernandez of his right to request a formal hearing or an informal proceeding pursuant to
chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Page 1 of 4
Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and
Mobile Homes v. Fernando Fernandez
DOAH Case No. 04-0771; BPR 2003089755
2. The procedural history of the proceedings before the Division of
Administrative Hearings (DOAH) are set out by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in
the Recommended Order, which is incorporated in this Final Order.
3. On June 1, 2004, the ALJ entered a Recommended Order finding that
Fernandez had violated section 326.004(1), Florida Statutes.
4. Neither party filed exceptions to the Recommended Order.
FINDINGS OF FACT
5. The Division hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the Findings of
Fact numbered 1 through 14 as set forth in the Recommended Order.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
6. The Division hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the
Conclusions of Law numbered 15 through 37 as set forth in the Recommended Order.
ORDER
Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is hereby
ordered that:
1. Fernandez cease and desist from any further violations of chapter 326,
Florida Statutes.
2. Fernandez's yacht salesperson’s license is revoked.
3. Fernandez pay a penalty of $4,000 by cashier's check or money order
made payable to “Treasurer, State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional
Regulation” within 45 days of the date of this Order, which Respondent shall mail by
certified mail to Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile Homes,
Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Page 2 of 4
Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and
Mobile Homes v. Fernando Fernandez
DOAH Case No. 04-0771; BPR 2003089755
Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030.
DONE AND ORDERED in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, this" “day of
“Jenne 2004.
Michael Cochran, Director
Division of Florida Land Sales,
Condominiums, and Mobile Homes
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation
4940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-10??
NOTICE OF RIGHT OF APPEAL
Ye ee eee
THIS FINAL ORDER CONSTITUTES FINAL AGENCY ACTION AND MAY BE
THIS FINAL ORDER UCONN YI ES TINA eee e———EESeaeeweorose
APPEALED BY_ANY PARTY SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER
APPEALED BY_ANY FARK] Y olUpolANyA.T oaoes--- Oo ——o
PURSUANT TO SECTION 120.68, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND RULE 9.1 10, FLORIDA
RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE, BY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL
CONFORMING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 9.110(d), FLORIDA RULES OF
APPELLATE PROCEDURE, BOTH WITH THE APPROPRIATE DISTRICT COURT _OF
APPEAL, ACCOMPANIED BY THE APPROPRIATE FILING FEE, AND WITH THE
AGENCY CLERK, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS _ AND PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION, AT 1940 NORTH MONROE STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
32399-1007 WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE RENDITION OF THIS ORDER.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Page 3 of 4
Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and
Mobile Homes v. Fernando Fernandez
DOAH Case No. 04-0771; BPR 2003089755
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been
furnished by U.S. Certified Mail to Fernando Fernandez, 15397 Southwest 168"
Terrace, Miami, Florida 33187, this day of , 2004.
Robin McDaniel, Docket Clerk
Copies furnished to:
Division of Administrative Hearings
Janis Sue Richardson, Office of the General Counsel
Robert Badger, Section Head, Yacht & Ship Regulation
Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Page 4 of 4
Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and
Mobile Homes v. Fernando Fernandez
DOAH Case No. 04-0771; BPR 2003089755
Docket for Case No: 04-000771
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Feb. 01, 2005 |
Final Order filed.
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Jun. 01, 2004 |
Recommended Order (hearing held April 20, 2004). CASE CLOSED.
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Jun. 01, 2004 |
Recommended Order cover letter identifying the hearing record referred to the Agency.
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May 21, 2004 |
Petitioner`s Proposed Recommended Order (filed via facsimile).
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May 13, 2004 |
Transcript filed. |
May 04, 2004 |
Notice of Ex-Parte Communication.
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May 04, 2004 |
Letter to Judge Lerner from F. Fernandez regarding notice to show cause why this case should be dismissed filed.
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Apr. 20, 2004 |
CASE STATUS: Hearing Held. |
Apr. 14, 2004 |
Witness and Exhibit List (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Mar. 24, 2004 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Mar. 24, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (video hearing set for April 20, 2004; 1:00 p.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Mar. 22, 2004 |
Letter to DOAH from J. Garwood in reply to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Mar. 10, 2004 |
Initial Order.
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Mar. 10, 2004 |
Notice to Show Cause filed.
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Mar. 10, 2004 |
Petition for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Mar. 10, 2004 |
Agency referral filed.
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Orders for Case No: 04-000771
Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
Jun. 23, 2004 |
Agency Final Order
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Jun. 01, 2004 |
Recommended Order
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Petitioner established by clear and convincing evidence that Respondent acted as a yacht broker without having a yacht broker`s license.
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