STATE OF FLORIDA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,

Petitioner,

Final Order No. DOH-15-0813-FO MQA

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FILED DATEMAY 2 8 2015

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DOAH CASE NO.: 14-2551 LICENSE NO.: MM 28:9:;93

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HONG TANG LONG LIFE THERAPY MASSAGE,

Respondent.

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FINAL ORDER

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THIS CAUSE came before the BOARD OF MASSAGE THER,R,y (Board) pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, on April 30, 2015, in Tampa, Florida, for the purpose of considering the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A) in the above-styled cause. Petitioner was represented by Louise St. Laurent, Assistant General Counsel. Respondent was not present but was represented by Jack A. Goldberger, Esquire.

Upon review of the Recommended Order, the argument of the

parties, and after a review of the complete record in this case, the Board makes the following findings and conclusions.

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. The findings of fact set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 of the Recommended Order are approved and adopted and incorporated herein by reference.

2. There is competent substantial evidence to support the findings of fact.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

1. The Board has jurisdiction of this matter pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

2. The conclusions of law set forth in paragraphs 10, 11, 12, 13 14, 15, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 of the Recommended Order are approved and adopted and incorporated herein by reference.

PENALTY

Upon a complete review of the record in this case, the Board determines that the penalty recommended by the Administrative Law Judge be ACCEPTED.

WHEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the administrative complaint against HONG TANG LONG LIFE THERAPY MASSAGE is DISMISSED. This Final Order shall take effect upon being filed with the

Clerk of the Department of Health.

DONE AND ORDERED this       

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BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Christy Robinson Executive Director

for Bridget Burke-Wammack, Chair

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW

A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 120. 68, FLORIDA STATUTES. REVIEW PROCEEDINGS ARE GOVERNED BY THE FLORIDA RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE. SUCH PROCEEDINGS ARE COMMENCED BY FILING ONE COPY OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND A SECOND COPY, ACCOMPANIED BY FILING FEES PRESCRIBED BY LAW, WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST DISTRICT, OR WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IN THE 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.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Final Order has been provided by Certified Mail to HONG TANG LONG LIFE THERAPY MASSAGE, Jack A. Goldberger, Esquire, 250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400, West Palm Beach FL 33401; to Robert E. Meale, Administrative Law Judge, Division of Administrative Hearings, The DeSoto Building, 1230 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida

32399-3060; and by email to Louise St. Laurent, Department of

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Health-PSU, at Matthew.Witters@flhealth.gov this day of

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Jack .t- Goldberger, Esq.

250 Australian l:.'9 . South Suite 1400

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Deputy Agency Clerk

Docket for Case No: 14-002551

Orders for Case No: 14-002551