Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
Respondent: JAMES E. O'DONNELL
Judges: F. SCOTT BOYD
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Middleburg, Florida
Filed: Feb. 24, 2014
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Wednesday, December 24, 2014.
Latest Update: Nov. 12, 2019
Summary: Whether Respondent failed to keep proof of vaccination on file for racing greyhounds in his kennel, had a hypodermic needle on premises where racing greyhounds were lodged or kept, or stored cleaning supplies in the same area as bedding intended for racing greyhounds, as alleged in the Administrative Complaint, and if so, what is the appropriate sanction.Respondent failed to keep proof of vaccination for racing greyhounds and had hypodermic needles in prohibited areas, and a file of $76,000 is r
Summary: Whether Respondent failed to keep proof of vaccination on file for racing greyhounds in his kennel, had a hypodermic needle on premises where racing greyhounds were lodged or kept, or stored cleaning supplies in the same area as bedding intended for racing greyhounds, as alleged in the Administrative Complaint, and if so, what is the appropriate sanction.Respondent failed to keep proof of vaccination for racing greyhounds and had hypodermic needles in prohibited areas, and a file of $76,000 is recommended.
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AGC - Filing For: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING - 1/13/2015 - 2015-00266 - 2011050102 - JAMES E O'DONNELL KENNEL - FINAL ORDER
FILED
Department of Business and Prafessiollal ReEUlation
Deputy Agency Clerk
CLERK
Date
Brandon Nichols
1/13/2015
File# 2015-00266
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL REGULATI DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING,
Petitioner,
vs.
JAMES E. O'DONNELL,
Respondent.
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DOAH CASE NO.: 14-0907
14-0898
DBPR Case Nos.: 2011-050102
2011-050587
2011-053670
2012-001061
2013-036828
FINAL ORDER
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, hereby enters this Final Order for the above styled matter. On December 24, 201 4, Administrative Law Judge, F. Scott Boyd, issued the Recommended ' Order in this matter. The Recommended Order is attached to this Final Order and incorporated herein by reference.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The Findings of Fact contained in the Recommended Order are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the Division.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Conclusions of Law contained in the Recommended Order are hereby adopted. as the Conclusions of Law of the Division.
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Filed November 12, 2019 2:36 PM Division of Administrative Hearings
ORDER
Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law adopted from the Recommended Order, it is hereby ORDERED that:
Respondent shall pay an administrative fine of $76,000.00 based on Respondent's 74 violations of Florida Administrative Code, Rule 61 D-6.009(9) and two violations of Florida Administrative Code, Rule 61 D-6.004(2)(a).
METHOD OF PAYMENT: The fines described in this order total seventy six thousand dollars ($76,000.00). These fines are due thirty (30) days from the date of the filing of this Final Order. Said payment shall be in the form of a cashier's or certified check made payable to: Patti Broadway, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 50, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 1035. To ensure proper crediting of payments, all payments should include the Respondent's name, the case number, and reason for the payment.
Should any payment set forth above not be made in the prescribed time, Respondent's license(s) will be subject to suspension under section 550.105(7), Florida Statutes. If Respondent's license is suspended, Respondent shall remain in suspended status unless and until a stay is granted by the Division. During a suspended status, Respondent shall not engage in any activity at any Florida Pari
Mutuel facility, which would require licensing.
DONE AND ORDERED this / J day of January, 2015, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 50
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1035
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this \3-"" day of January, 2015, that a true copy of the foregoing "Final Order" has been provided by certified Mail to:
HILTON NAPOLEON, ESQ.
RASCO KLOCK PEREZ NIETO, P.L. 2555 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, STE 600 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
AGENCY CLERK'S OFFICE
· Department of Business & Professional Regulation
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL UNLESS WAIVED
A party who is adversely affected by this Final Oder is entitled to judicial review pursuant to Section 120.68, Florida Statutes. Review Proceedings are governed by Rules 9.110 and 9.190, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Such proceedings are commenced by filing one copy of a Notice of Appeal with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Attn: . Ronda L. Bryan, Agency Clerk, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 92, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 and a Second copy, accompanied
by filing fees prescribed by law, with the District Court of Appeal, First District, or with the District
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Court of Appeal in the Florida Appellate District where the Party Resides. The Notice of Appeal must be filed within thirty (30) Days of Rendition of the Order to be reviewed.
Docket for Case No: 14-000898PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 12, 2019 |
Agency Final Order filed.
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Dec. 24, 2014 |
Recommended Order (hearing held October 29 and 30, 2014). CASE CLOSED.
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Dec. 24, 2014 |
Recommended Order cover letter identifying the hearing record referred to the Agency.
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Dec. 22, 2014 |
Transcript (not available for viewing) filed. |
Dec. 22, 2014 |
Transcript (not available for viewing) filed. |
Dec. 17, 2014 |
Order Granting Motion to File Amended Proposed Recommended Order.
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Dec. 16, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Motion for Leave to File Amended Proposed Recommended Order (with attached Amended Proposed Recommended Order, filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Dec. 16, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Motion for Leave to File Amended Proposed Recommended Order (with attached Amended Proposed Recommended Order) filed.
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Dec. 16, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Proposed Recommended Order (filed in Case No. 14-898) filed.
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Dec. 16, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Proposed Recommended Order (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Dec. 15, 2014 |
Order Granting in Part Motion to Extend Deadline to Submit Proposed Recommended Order.
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Dec. 12, 2014 |
(Petitioner's) Proposed Recommended Order (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Dec. 12, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Motion to Extend Deadline to Submit Proposed Recommended Order (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Dec. 12, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Motion to Extend Deadline to Submit Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Dec. 04, 2014 |
Order Granting Extension of Time.
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Dec. 04, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Submit Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Oct. 29, 2014 |
CASE STATUS: Hearing Held. |
Oct. 28, 2014 |
Respondent's Proposed Exhibits filed (exhibits not available for viewing). |
Oct. 24, 2014 |
Petitioner's Notice of Filing Petitioner's Exhibits (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Oct. 24, 2014 |
Order Granting Motion to Allow Video Testimony.
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Oct. 24, 2014 |
Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits filed (exhibits not available for viewing). |
Oct. 23, 2014 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
Oct. 21, 2014 |
(Petitioner's) Motion to Allow Witness Testimony by Video Teleconference (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Oct. 20, 2014 |
Joint Pre-hearing Stipulation (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Oct. 08, 2014 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of James O'Donnell, filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Sep. 17, 2014 |
Petitioner's Request to take Official Recognition filed (not available for viewing). |
Sep. 17, 2014 |
Order Granting Request for Official Recognition.
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Aug. 29, 2014 |
Order Vacating Order Deeming Matters Admitted.
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Aug. 28, 2014 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
Aug. 26, 2014 |
Petitioner's Response to Respondent's Motion to Set Aside August 22, 2014 Order Recognizing Matters Deemed Admitted (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Aug. 25, 2014 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for October 29 and 30, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Aug. 25, 2014 |
Respondent's Motion To Set Aside August 22, 2014 Order Recognizing Matters Deemed Admitted filed.
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Aug. 22, 2014 |
Order Recognizing Matters Deemed Admitted.
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Aug. 20, 2014 |
Notice of Change of Address filed.
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Aug. 19, 2014 |
Consented Motion to Continue Final Hearing to a Later Date (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Aug. 15, 2014 |
Respondent's Notice of Serving First Set of Interrogatories to Petitioner filed.
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Aug. 15, 2014 |
Petitioner's Motion to Have Requests for Admissions in Petitioner's First Interlocking Discovery Request Deemed Admitted (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Aug. 15, 2014 |
Order Granting Motion to Amend Administrative Complaints.
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Jul. 28, 2014 |
Petitioner's Motion to Amend Administrative Complaints (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Jul. 14, 2014 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's First Interlocking Discovery Request filed.
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Jul. 10, 2014 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for August 28 and 29, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Jul. 09, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Motion to Continue Final Hearing Set for July 14, 2014 filed.
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Jul. 03, 2014 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Jun. 26, 2014 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for July 14 and 15, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Jun. 25, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Motion to Continue Final Hearing Set for July1, 2014 filed.
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Jun. 20, 2014 |
Order on Motion to Deem Requested Admissions as Admitted.
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Jun. 11, 2014 |
Petitioner's First Request for Admissions (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Jun. 11, 2014 |
(Proposed) Order on Motion to Deem Requested Admissions as Admitted (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Jun. 11, 2014 |
(Respondent's) Motion to Deem Requested Admissions as Admitted (filed in Case No. 14-000907PL).
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Apr. 25, 2014 |
Amended Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for July 1 and 2, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Apr. 25, 2014 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for July 1, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Apr. 24, 2014 |
Joint Motion for Continuance filed.
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Apr. 24, 2014 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for May 1, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 14-0898PL, and 14-0907PL).
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Feb. 25, 2014 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 24, 2014 |
Notice of Appearance (Richard McMelis).
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Feb. 24, 2014 |
Notice of Appearance (Louis Trombetta).
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Feb. 24, 2014 |
Notice and Certificate of Service of Department's First Set of Interrogatories filed.
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Feb. 24, 2014 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 24, 2014 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 24, 2014 |
Agency referral filed.
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Orders for Case No: 14-000898PL
Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
Jan. 13, 2015 |
Agency Final Order
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Dec. 24, 2014 |
Recommended Order
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Respondent failed to keep proof of vaccination for racing greyhounds and had hypodermic needles in prohibited areas, and a file of $76,000 is recommended.
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