Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF LICENSING
Respondent: DAVID E. HURST, II
Judges: J. LAWRENCE JOHNSTON
Agency: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: Feb. 01, 2016
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF LICENSING,
Petitioner,
Vv. CASE NO.: CD 201300450
D 2602065
1303679
DAVID E. HURST Il,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of
Licensing, pursuant to Section 493.6121, Florida Statutes, and states that it is the licensing
authority as defined therein, that it has statutory jurisdiction over the Respondent, and alleges:.
The last known name and address of the Respondent is:
David E. Hurst Il
2118 Countryside Drive
Apopka, Florida 32712
Respondent holds the following license(s) issued pursuant to Chapter 493, Florida
Statutes:
D 2602065 and G 1101791
As set forth below, Petitioner has received information that justifies action provided for in
Section 493.6118(2), Florida Statutes.
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On or about June 17, 2013 and June 18, 2013, Respondent committed misconduct in the
practice of regulated activities under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, in that the Respondent
abandoned his assigned post without relief or permission, in Orange County, Florida. Respondent is in
violation of Section 493.6118(1)(f), Florida Statutes.
Count Il
On or about June 17, 2013 and June 18, 2013, in Orange County, Florida, Respondent
committed fraud or deceit in the practice of regulated activities under Chapter 493, Florida
Statutes, in that the Respondent falsified entries in an activity log to reflect that he checked a
“vacant” apartment, which was in fact occupied by a tenant the entire evening. Respondent is in
violation of Section 493.6118(1)(f), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner intends to take disciplinary action pursuant to Section
493.6118(2), Florida Statutes, including, but not limited to a reprimand, probation, administrative
fine, suspension of license, or revocation of license.
Dated this 26th day of September, 2014.
Ke Wiles
Ken Wilkinson, Acting Director
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
In accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, you the Respondent
may request a formal hearing or an informal hearing, or you may enter into a stipulation and
settlement.
To request a hearing, you must complete the enclosed Election of Rights form and file it
with the Division of Licensing within 21 days of receipt of this complaint. If you request a formal
hearing, you must also provide a statement of the material facts alleged in this complaint that
you dispute.
To enter into a stipulation and settlement, sign and return the attached Stipulation and
Settlement, which is an agreement to accept the suggested penalty without proceeding to a
hearing.
Failure to file the Election of Rights form with the Division of Licensing within 21
days of receipt of this administrative complaint shall be considered a waiver of your right
to a hearing and shall result in the issuance of a final order without the benefit of a
hearing. The final order will notify you of the right to appeal the final order pursuant to
Section 120.68, Florida Statutes.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of this Administrative Complaint has been furnished by
certified mail on this 26th day of September, 2014, to David E. Hurst IIll; 2118 Countryside
Drive ; Apopka, Florida 32712.
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Lucy Schneider
Senior Attorney
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing
P. O. Box 5708
Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5708
(850) 245-5491
493ACBRE
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF LICENSING,
Petitioner,
Vv. CASE NO.: CD201300450
D 2602065
1303679
DAVID E. HURST Il,
Respondent.
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STIPULATION AND SETTLEMENT
The parties to this action, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of
Licensing, and David E. Hurst Il, Respondent, do hereby stipulate and agree to the following:
1. The Division has regulatory authority over this matter pursuant to Section 493.6121,
Florida Statutes.
2. The alleged violations of Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, cited in the administrative
complaint filed in this case resulted from an investigation conducted by the Division.
3. Each party shall be responsible for its own costs and fees.
4. Respondent agrees to the revocation of license number(s) D 2602065 and G 1101791
and to return said licenses to the Division of Licensing with this agreement.
Lucy Schneider David E. Hurst Ill
Senior Attorney Respondent
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing
P. O. Box 5708
Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5708
(850) 245-5491
Executed on this day Executed on this
of ; of
day
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing
ELECTION OF RIGHTS
ADAM H. PUTMAM ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMMISSIONER ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT — D 2602065; CD201300450
This form must be filed at the Division of Licensing office in Tallahassee, Florida, within 21 days of receipt. Failure to
do so shall be deemed a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing.
Select one of the following options and sign below:
Stipulation
| have read and understand the enclosed Stipulation and Settlement. By signing the agreement | choose not to litigate the
issues or facts alleged, hereby waive my right to a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and will abide
by the conditions imposed.
Informal Hearing
| do not dispute the facts upon which the agency action is based. | wish to make an explanation of those facts by speaking on
my behalf at an informal hearing. The informal hearing will be conducted before a hearing officer of the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, and applicable
portions of Chapter 29-106, Florida Administrative Code.
Informal Hearing by Written Statement
| do not dispute the facts upon which the agency action is based. | wish to make an explanation of those facts by submitting a
signed written statement to a hearing officer and | waive my right to appear in person at an informal hearing. The informal
hearing will be before a hearing officer of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in accordance with Sections
120.569 and 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, and applicable portions of Chapter 29-106, Florida Administrative Code.
Formal Hearing
| dispute the facts upon which the agency action is based. | have attached to this form a petition or written statement of the
disputed issues of material fact and hereby request a formal hearing to be conducted pursuant to Sections 120.569 and
120.57(1), Florida Statutes, and applicable portions of Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. | realize that failure to state
he disputed issues of material fact may result in the denial of my request for a formal hearing. The formal hearing will be held
before an Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings where | may present evidence and argument on
he issues.
| have read and understand the Election of Rights form and understand that | have the right to be represented by counsel or
qualified representative at either an informal or formal hearing.
Mediation, pursuant to Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available as an alternative remedy.
Respondent’s Signature Attorney’s Signature if represented
Type or print your name Type or print attorney’s name
Respondent’s mailing address Attorney's mailing address
Respondent's city, state and zip Attorney's city, state and zip
Respondent’s telephone number Attorney's telephone number
Upon completion of this form, return it to:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing
Post Office Box 5708
Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5708
Note: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in a
hearing should contact the Division no later than seven (7) days prior to the hearing at which such special accommodation is
required. The Division may be contacted at Capital Center Office Complex, 4040 Esplanade Way, 1* Floor, Suite 101,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Hearing and voice impaired persons may call the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TDD) to
reach (850) 245-5491.
DACS-16011 Rev. 10/13
Docket for Case No: 16-000586PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 15, 2016 |
Transmittal letter from Claudia Llado forwarding the Department's Proposed Exhibits to the Petitioner.
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Apr. 14, 2016 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 13, 2016 |
Notice of Filing Settlement Agreement and Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 13, 2016 |
Notice of Filing Settlement Agreement and Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 13, 2016 |
Order to Show Cause.
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Apr. 05, 2016 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by April 12, 2016).
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Apr. 05, 2016 |
Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Continuance filed.
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Apr. 04, 2016 |
Notice of Pre-filing (Proposed) Exhibits filed (exhibits not available for viewing).
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Apr. 04, 2016 |
Notice of Prefiling Exhibits filed.
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Mar. 28, 2016 |
Prehearing Stipulation of Parties filed.
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Mar. 24, 2016 |
Notice of Cancellation of Taking Deposition (Pete Gouty) filed.
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Mar. 22, 2016 |
Amended Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for April 7, 2016; 9:30 a.m.; Orlando and Tallahassee, FL; amended as to Video).
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Mar. 22, 2016 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for April 7, 2016; 9:30 a.m.; Orlando, FL; amended as to Location).
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Mar. 22, 2016 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of David Hurst, II) filed.
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Mar. 18, 2016 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of Pete Gouty) filed.
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Feb. 16, 2016 |
Notice of Service of Petitioner's Request for Admissions filed.
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Feb. 16, 2016 |
Notice of Service of Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories and Request for Production filed.
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Feb. 11, 2016 |
Second Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for April 7, 2016; 9:30 a.m.; Orlando, FL; amended as to Date and Location).
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Feb. 10, 2016 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Feb. 10, 2016 |
Amended Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 11, 2016; 9:30 a.m.; Orlando and Tallahassee, FL; amended as to Copies Furnished).
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Feb. 10, 2016 |
Respondent's Notice of Dates Available for Hearing filed.
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Feb. 10, 2016 |
Notice of Appearance (Jerry Girley) filed.
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Feb. 09, 2016 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Feb. 09, 2016 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 11, 2016; 9:30 a.m.; Orlando and Tallahassee, FL).
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Feb. 08, 2016 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 01, 2016 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 01, 2016 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Feb. 01, 2016 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 01, 2016 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 01, 2016 |
Agency referral filed.
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