Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Respondent: WENPANG ZHANG, L.M.T.
Judges: J. LAWRENCE JOHNSTON
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Wesley Chapel, Florida
Filed: May 07, 2018
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, May 14, 2018.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
Vv. CASE NO. 2015-14419
WENPANG ZHANG, LMT,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Petitioner, Department of Health, by and through
its undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint before the
Board of Massage Therapy (hereinafter Board) against Wenpang zhang,
LMT and alleges:
1. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the
practice of Massage Therapy pursuant to section 20.43, Florida Statutes;
Chapter 456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 480, Florida Statutes.
2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was a
licensed massage therapist in the State of Florida, having been issued
license number MA 71578 on or about January 4, 2013.
3. Respondent's mailing address of record is 532 Sabai Paim
Circle, Altomonte Springs, Florida 32701.
4. Section 480.041(6), Florida Statutes (2014), provides that
massage therapists who were issued a license before July 1, 2014, must
submit to the background screening requirements of s. 456.0135 by
January 31, 2015.
5. Section 456.0135(1), Florida Statutes (2014), provides in
relevant part that an application for initial licensure received on or after
January 1, 2013, under chapter 458, chapter 459; chapter 460, chapter
461, chapter 464, s. 465.022, or chapter 480 shall include fingerprints
pursuant to procedures established by the department through a vendor
approved by the Department of Law Enforcement and fees imposed for the
initial screening and retention of fingerprints.
6. Respondent failed to submit to the background screening
requirements of Section 456.0135 by January 31, 2015.
7. Section 480.046(1)(p), Florida Statutes (2014), provides that
violating any provision of this chapter or ‘chapter 456, or any rules adopted
pursuant thereto constitutes grounds for discipline by the Board of
Massage Therapy.
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8. Respondent did not submit to the background screening
requirements of Section 456.0135(1) (2014), Florida Statutes by January
31, 2015, as required by Section 480.041(6), Florida Statutes (2014).
9. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
480.046(1)(p), Florida Statutes (2014), through a violation of Section
480.041(6), Florida Statutes (2014).
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of
Massage Therapy enter an order imposing one or more of the following
penalties: permanent revocation or suspension of license, restriction of
practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand,
placement of the Respondent on probation, corrective action, continuing
education and/or any other relief that the Board deems appropriate.
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DOH v. Wenpang Zhang, LMT
Case No,: 2015-14419
Date: 10/28/2016
SIGNED this [Ghaay of Outynly , 2016.
Celeste Philip, MD, MPH
Surgeon General and Secretary
Cecilie Dale Sykes
Assistant General Counsel
DOH Prosecution Services Unit
FILED 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
DEPARTMENT OF HEALT Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
cnex __aneeucaueess Florida Bar # 0250340
pate DEC 13206 (850) 245-4640, ext. 8163
(850) 245-4684 fax
PCP: 12/07/16
PCP Members: Havard & Drago
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Case No.: 2015-14419
Date: 10/28/2016
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be
conducted in accordance with Section 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 his or her behalf if a hearing is requested.
A request or petition for an administrative hearing must be in
writing and must be received by the Department within 21 days
from the day Respondent received the Administrative Complaint,
pursuant to Rule 28-106.111(2), Florida Administrative Code. If
Respondent fails to request a hearing within 21 days of receipt of
this Administrative Complaint, Respondent waives the right to
request a hearing on the facts alleged in this Administrative
Complaint pursuant to Rule 28-106.111(4), Florida Administrative
Code. Any request for an administrative proceeding to challenge
or contest the material facts or charges contained in the
Administrative Complaint must conform to Rule 28-106.2015(5),
Florida Administrative Code.
Please be advised that mediation under Section 120.573,
Florida Statutes, is not available for administrative disputes
involving this agency action.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred
costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter.
Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall
assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a
disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs,
on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed.
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Case No.: 2015-14419
Date: 10/28/2016
Docket for Case No: 18-002284PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 14, 2018 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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May 11, 2018 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction without Prejudice filed.
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May 08, 2018 |
Notice of Filing Petitioner's First Request for Admissions, Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories, and Petitioner's First Request for Production filed.
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May 08, 2018 |
Initial Order.
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May 08, 2018 |
Notice of Appearance (Kimberly Marshall) filed.
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May 07, 2018 |
Notice of Filing Election of Rights and Request for Hearing under Sections 120.569(2)(A) AND 120.57(1), Florida Statutes; Election of Rights filed.
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May 07, 2018 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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May 07, 2018 |
Agency referral filed.
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