Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Respondent: TAMPA TROTTERS, INC.
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Jan. 29, 2010
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, March 15, 2010.
Latest Update: Dec. 27, 2024
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Tampa Trotters, Inc. Case No: 0911-44321
Ms. Trish Jones, Registered Agent .
1105 Westbury Pointe Dr., STE 104 Agency Clerk Ref. A64959
Brandon, FL 33511
SUBJECT: Administrative Complaint
Dear Ms. Jones:
INVESTIGATIVE RESULTS
An investigation was conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (“Department”). As a result of the investigation, the Department found the following
violation:
Section 496.415 (1), Florida Statutes, soliciting funds for a charitable purpose without
registering with the Department. Specifically, the organization continued to solicit funds
from persons in Florida after their registration expired.
SETTLEMENT
At this time the Department is willing to settle this matter as follows:
Tampa Trotters, Inc., shall, within 21 days of the receipt of this letter, pay an
administrative fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and shall immediately submit a
completed Registration Form, and appropriate registration fee. Monies should be submitted in
the form of certified check or money order made out to the Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services.
If this settlement is acceptable, please indicate your acceptance by signing the Settlement
Agreement and return the signed Settlement Agreement along with your payment and all other
documents required for settlement in the enclosed envelope within twenty-one (21) days of
receipt of this letter. Acceptance of this settlement and the timely return to the Department of all
settlement documents will conclude this matter.
DACS-01273 Rev.10/06
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Tampa Trotters, Inc, =~ se No: 0911-44321
November 25, 2009 Agency Clerk Ref: 464959
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ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AVAILABLE
If you wish to contest the Department’s findings, you have the right to request an
administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida
Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to present evidence and
argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses, and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum
issued on your behalf if a hearing is requested. Your request for hearing must contain your name
and address for purposes of service, a statement requesting either a hearing involving disputed
issues of material fact or a hearing not involving disputed issues of material fact, and a reference
to this administrative complaint. If you request a hearing the offer of settlement is withdrawn
and you may receive a more severe penalty.
DEADLINE TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Your request for a hearing must be received within twenty-one (21) days of receipt
of this letter.
FAILURE TO SETTLE OR REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
If you fail to settle or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21)
day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order
imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida law.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you wish to discuss this matter, please contact Compliance Officer, Sandy Dominey at
850-410-3696.
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Enclosures:
Copy of Statutes/Registration Form
Notice of Rights
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Tampa Trotters, Inc.
Ms. Trish Jones, Registered Agent Case No: 0911-44321
1105 Westbury Pointe Dr., STE 104 :
, lerk > A64959
Brandon, FL 33511 Agency Clerk Ref
I hereby agree to settle the violations stated in the Administrative Complaint dated
November 25, 2009, as follows (check one):
I agree to pay the fine amount of $1,000.00, complete and forward the Registration Form,
appropriate registration fee, along with all other required documents to the Department
and to hereafter comply with all laws contained in the Florida Solicitation of
Contributions Act.
I agree to pay the fine of $1,000.00 and immediately cease doing business as a Solicitor
of Contributions.
I further agree that if I fail to comply with the terms of this settlement the Department
may enter a Final Order imposing the maximum penalties authorized by Florida law, and may
seek additional remedies in court.
Name (please print) Legal Name of Business
Signature Date
Title Telephone
ATTACH ALL ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SETTLEMENT.
RETURN ADDRESS:
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Post Office Box 6700 Object Code: 012052 ($1,000.00)
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ahassee, Florida 32399-6700 Agency Clerk Number: A64959
Org Code: 42100612000-A2
Object Code: 001133
DTN: 1902670
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DACS-01273 Rev. 10/06
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Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Servitey, ¢
CHARLES H. BRONSON, Commissioner
The Capitol © Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800
November 25, 2009
VIA UPS GROUND:
Tampa Trotters, Inc. Case No: 0911-44321
Ms. Trish Jones, Registered Agent A Clerk Ref A64959
1105 Westbury Pointe Dr., STE 104 gency Clerk Rel:
Brandon, FL 33511
SUBJECT: Administrative Complaint
Dear Ms. Jones:
INVESTIGATIVE RESULTS
An investigation was conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (“Department”). As a result of the investigation, the Department found the following
violation:
Section 496.415 (1), Florida Statutes, soliciting funds for a charitable purpose without
registering with the Department. Specifically, the organization continued to solicit funds
from persons in Florida after their registration expired.
SETTLEMENT
At this time the Department is willing to settle this matter as follows:
Tampa Trotters, Inc., shall, within 21 days of the receipt of this letter, pay an
administrative fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and shall immediately submit a
completed Registration Form, and appropriate registration fee. Monies should be submitted in
the form of certified check or money order made out to the Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services.
If this settlement is acceptable, please indicate your acceptance by signing the Settlement
Agreement and return the signed Settlement Agreement along with your payment and all other
documents required for settlement in the enclosed envelope within twenty-one (21) days of
receipt of this letter. Acceptance of this settlement and the timely return to the Department of all
settlement documents will conclude this matter.
DACS-01273 Rev.10/06
Page 1 of 3
Tampa Trotters, Inc. se No: 0911-44321
November 25, 2009 Agency Clerk Ref: 464959
Page.Two
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AVAILABLE
If you wish to contest the Department’s findings, you have the right to request an
administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida
Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to present evidence and
argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses, and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum
issued on your behalf if a hearing is requested. Your request for hearing must contain your name
and address for purposes of service, a statement requesting either a hearing involving disputed
issues of material fact or a hearing not involving disputed issues of material fact, and a reference
to this administrative complaint. If you request a hearing the offer of settlement is withdrawn
and you may receive a more severe penalty.
DEADLINE TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Your request for a hearing must be received within twenty-one (21) days of receipt
of this letter.
FAILURE TO SETTLE OR REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
If you fail to settle or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21)
day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order
imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida law.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you wish to discuss this matter, please contact Compliance Officer, Sandy Dominey at
850-410-3696.
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COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
HANDLING CHARGE @.00 FRT: SHP
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CHG 7.64 PUB+HANDLING 7.64 Gary Singleton, Chief
Bureau of Mediation and Enforcement
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Enclosures:
Copy of Statutes/Registration Form
Notice of Rights
DACS-01273 Rev.10/06
Page 2 of 3
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Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Seryiees
CHARLES H. BRONSON, Commissioner 70 yj, é>"/
The Capitol © Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800 Weg bet
November 25, 2009
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Tampa Trotters, Inc.
Ms. Trish Jones, Registered Agent Case No: 0911-44321
1105 Westbury Pointe Dr., STE 104 Agency Clerk Ref: A64959
Brandon, FL 33511
Thereby agree to settle the violations stated in the Administrative Complaint dated
November 25, 2009, as follows (check one):
I agree to pay the fine amount of $1,000.00, complete and forward the Registration Form,
appropriate registration fee, along with all other required documents to the Department
and to hereafter comply with all laws contained in the Florida Solicitation of
Contributions Act.
T agree to pay the fine of $1,000.00 and immediately cease doing business as a Solicitor
of Contributions.
I further agree that if I fail to comply with the terms of this settlement the Department
may enter a Final Order imposing the maximum penalties authorized by Florida law, and may
seek additional remedies in court.
Name (please print) Legal Name of Business
Signature Date
Title Telephone
ATTACH ALL ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SETTLEMENT.
RET ADDRESS: Solicitation Of Contributions
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paper nan of Aenguure & Consumer Services Org Code: 42100712000-
‘ 7 Object Code: 012052 ($1,000.00)
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6700 Agency Clerk Number: A64959
Org Code: 42100612000-A2
Object Code: 001133
DTN: 1902670
DACS-01273 Rev.10/06 OC
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Docket for Case No: 10-000459
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Mar. 15, 2010 |
Order Relinquishing Jurisdictin and Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Mar. 15, 2010 |
Petitioner's Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Feb. 10, 2010 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Feb. 10, 2010 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 31, 2010; 9:30 a.m.; Tampa and Tallahassee, FL).
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Feb. 10, 2010 |
Order (enclosing rules regarding qualified representatives).
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Feb. 05, 2010 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 01, 2010 |
Initial Order.
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Jan. 29, 2010 |
Petitioner's First Request for Production filed.
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Jan. 29, 2010 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories filed.
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Jan. 29, 2010 |
Petitioner's First Requests for Admission filed.
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Jan. 29, 2010 |
Letter to T. Jones from E. Miller regarding enclosed discovery information filed.
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Jan. 29, 2010 |
Formal Hearing Request filed.
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Jan. 29, 2010 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jan. 29, 2010 |
Agency referral filed.
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