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BARBER`S BOARD vs OLGA GIBB AND OLGA'S BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP, 97-000562 (1997)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Orlando, Florida Feb. 03, 1997 Number: 97-000562 Latest Update: Jul. 15, 2004

The Issue Whether disciplinary action should be taken against Respondent’s barbershop license, based on violations of s. 476.194(1)(c), Florida Statutes, as alleged in the Administrative Complaint.

Findings Of Fact Respondent is and has been at all times material hereto, a licensed cosmetologist in the State of Florida, having been issued license number CL-0135324. Respondent is and has been at all times material hereto, the owner and operator of a barbershop which operates under the name Olga’s Beauty and Barber Shop. It has been issued license number BS-0009349 and is located in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Leonard Baldwin is an inspector for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. As part of his statutory duties, he conducts routine inspections of barbershops. As part of his statutory duties, he conducted a routine inspection of Olga’s Beauty and Barber Shop on April 20, 1996. During the course of that inspection, Olga’s Beauty and Barber Shop was open for the business of performing barbering services to members of the public. The time of inspection was approximately 11:30 a.m. He observed an elderly man getting out of the barber’s chair with a fresh haircut. The customer paid Respondent for the service. The person behind the chair was given a tip. He also observed a man, subsequently identified as Javon Stewart, Respondent’s husband, standing behind the chair and placing the clippers in a drawer. The clippers were later determined to be warm. Javon Steward is not licensed to cut hair in Florida. During the course of the inspection, Mr. Baldwin prepared and presented a “Cease and Desist Agreement” to Javon Stewart. Javon Stewart signed the Cease and Desist Agreement and agreed not to engage in the practice of barbering until and unless he was licensed. On May 23, 1996, a reinspection was conducted. During the course of that inspection, Baldwin observed a customer seated in a barber chair inside the barbershop. He saw Javon Stewart with a pair of clippers in his hand standing directly behind the seated customer using the clippers on the customer’s neck. He observed the person “finishing up his customer, cleaning off the bottom of his neck.” The phrase “cleaning off the bottom of a neck” is a barbering term that refers to a person using a set of hair clippers to cut or trim a person’s hair from the back hairline to below the collar line. In this instance, “cleaning off” actually means “cutting or trimming” the hair. During the course of the second inspection, Baldwin observed the customer getting out of the chair, paying the Respondent for the haircut and giving Stewart a tip. Javon Stewart then put the clippers into a drawer. Baldwin immediately walked over to the drawer where the hair clippers were placed and picked them up. The clippers were warm, having just been used.

Recommendation Upon the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is RECOMMENDED that the Respondent be found guilty of violating Section 476.194(1)(c), Florida Statutes, by employing an unlicensed individual to engage in barbering services. It is further recommended that the Respondent be fined $500.00 (five hundred dollars) and issued a Cease and Desist Order. RECOMMENDED this 8th day of September, 1997, at Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. DANIEL M. KILBRIDE Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (904) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (904) 921-6847 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 8th day of September, 1997. COPIES FURNISHED: James E. Manning, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation Board of Barbers 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Ms. Olga Gibb Olga’s Beauty & Barber Shop 1236 Avenue D Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 Lynda L. Goodgame General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Joe Baker Executive Director Board of Barbers Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792

Florida Laws (3) 120.57476.194476.204
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BARBER`S BOARD vs. WILLIE MITCHELL, D/B/A MITCHELL'S BARBER SHOP, 88-001795 (1988)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 88-001795 Latest Update: Jul. 07, 1988

Findings Of Fact Respondent was issued barber license number BB-0012083 on June 26, 1959, and has been continuously licensed as a barber since that time. No previous disciplinary action has been initiated or taken against Respondent's license. Barber shop license number BS-0008388 was issued to Respondent on October 10, 1984, but expired on October 1, 1986. A late renewal was issued for Respondent's barber shop license on February 1, 1988, and he currently has a valid barber shop license. Respondent does not dispute that he operated his barber shop at 1010 Grace Street, Tampa, Florida, between October 1, 1986 and February 1, 1988 while shop license BS-0008388 was expired. He was specifically observed by Petitioner's investigator to be operating said shop without a current valid license on January 23, 1988. It is the position of Respondent that he sent the renewal fee for his license, but it was either lost in the mail or incorrectly applied to someone else's license. However, no proof was offered by Respondent to support his claim. He testified that he sent his renewal fee by October, 1986, but the check stub he introduced shows a date of June 11, 1987. Additionally, he offered no explanation of the discrepancy in his testimony that he never received any notice to renew from Petitioner prior to October, 1986, and his contention that he mailed the renewal fee in a timely manner. Based upon a review of the evidence, including the witnesses' demeanor, it is found that Respondent failed to apply for renewal of his barber shop license and operated his barber shop without a current valid license from October, 1986 to February, 1988.

Recommendation Based upon the foregoing, it is recommended that Petitioner impose a $50.00 administrative fine against Respondent for operating a barber shop without a current valid license. DONE AND ENTERED this 7th day of July, 1988, in Tallahassee, Florida. DONALD D. CONN Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 7th day of July, 1988. APPENDIX TO RECOMMENDED ORDER, CASE NO. 88-1795 Rulings on Petitioner's Proposed Findings of Fact: Adopted in Finding of Fact 1. Adopted in Finding of Fact 2. Adopted in Finding of Fact 2. Adopted in Finding of Fact 3. Adopted in Finding of Fact 3. COPIES FURNISHED: Ronald Jones, Esquire Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750 Willie Mitchell, Jr. 1010 Grace Street Tampa, Florida 33607 Myrtle Aace, Executive Director Barbers Board Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750 William O'Neil General Counsel Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

Florida Laws (3) 120.57476.204476.214
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BARBER`S BOARD vs. ROY D. REDMAN, D/B/A DON'S SPORTSMAN BARBER SHOP, 89-001518 (1989)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 89-001518 Latest Update: Sep. 21, 1989

Findings Of Fact Redman is licensed to own a barbershop in the state of Florida, holding license No. BS-0001690 for Don's Sportsman Barber Shop at 1814 Dean Road, Jacksonville, Florida. Redman is licensed to practice barbering in the state of Florida, holding license No. BB-0018729. On November 25, 1988, Eileen Thomas, an inspector for DPR, made a routine inspection of Don's Sportsman Barber Shop. During the inspection, Ms. Thomas found an excessive amount of hair on the shop's floor and baseboards, around the barbering stations and chairs, and in the shampoo bowls. An extremely large amount of hair was found accumulated in the ultraviolet sanitizing cabinets; also, at least one of these cabinets was not closed. Ms. Thomas found that a grey-white buildup covered the black shampoo bowls and their faucets and that the shampoo bowls had hair in them. Ms. Thomas found that dust and grime was accumulated on the baseboards and on the containers of shampoo and tonic. Further, the clean towels were stored in an open container under a chair in the shampoo area and a bird was being kept in a cage in an opened room adjacent to the shampoo area. DPR presented testimony regarding inspections performed on May 23 and July 19, 1989. The Administrative Complaint contains no allegations of fact regarding these subsequent inspections and Redman was not charged with any violation for these inspections. Hence testimony regarding these subsequent inspections is irrelevant and no findings of fact are or can be made from this testimony. Jimmy Hicks and Glen Lowe are barbers who work in Redman's shop. They acknowledged that they do not sweep up the hair on the floor after each customer. Lowe acknowledged that there is hair in at least one of the shop's Barbercyde containers. Hicks acknowledged that he may leave brushes lying out instead of being in a closed clean container. Redman stated that he had kept a bird in the back room of the shop until this inspection, at which time he removed the bird. Redman also acknowledged that the doors to the ultraviolet sanitizing cabinets are not always closed and that the sinks in his barbershop contains a tremendous amount of buildup from the minerals in the water. Redman recognized that clean towels were kept in an open box under the shampoo chair until after this inspection, at which time he moved them to a closed container. When Redman and the other barbers in his shop sweep hair up from the floor, they place it in a box in the back room of the barbershop. Redman has been previously disciplined by the Barbers' Board in Case No. 0092898 (DOAH Case No. 88-1811) for failure to meet the sanitary requirements for a barbershop. That Final Order incorporated the Recommended Order wherein it was noted that Redman had a dog on the premises and that a rule prohibited pets in a barbershop.

Recommendation Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED that the Department of Professional Regulation, Barbers' Board, enter a Final Order and therein Find Roy D. Redman guilty of the violations alleged in the Administrative Complaint; and Assess an administrative fine of $500.00 against Roy D. Redman. DONE and ENTERED this 21st day of September, 1989, in Tallahassee, Florida. DIANE K. KIESLING Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 21st day of September, 1989. APPENDIX TO RECOMMENDED ORDER IN CASE NO. 89-1518 The following constitutes my specific rulings pursuant to Section 120.59(2), Florida Statutes, on the proposed findings of fact submitted by the parties in this case. Specific Rulings on Proposed Findings of Fact Submitted by Petitioner, Department of Professional Regulation Each of the following proposed findings of fact are adopted in substance as modified in the Recommended Order. The number in parentheses is the Finding of Fact which so adopts the proposed finding of fact: 1-7(1-7); 16- 20(9-13); 21(13); 24(14); and 25(15). Proposed findings of fact 8-15, 22, and 23 are rejected as being irrelevant to any charges contained in the Administrative Complaint. Proposed finding of fact 26 is unnecessary. COPIES FURNISHED: Charles F. Tunnicliff Chief Attorney Department of Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Suite 60 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792 Roy D. Redman 1814 Dean Road Jacksonville, FL 32216 Kenneth E. Easley General Counsel Department of Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792 Myrtle Aase Executive Director Barbers' Board Department of Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792

Florida Laws (2) 120.57476.194
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BARBERS BOARD vs. DONALD C. ALLGOOD AND DON PETTIS, 82-000320 (1982)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 82-000320 Latest Update: Jun. 28, 1982

Findings Of Fact Joanne Fletcher answered the telephone the day Eddie Dingler called The Summit Men's Hair Barbershop (Summit I) asking for work. He said he was Roffler- and Sebring-trained and that he held barber's licenses both in Alabama and in Florida. Ms. Fletcher relayed this message to respondent Donald C. Allgood. At the time, Mr. Allgood was half-owner of The Summit IV, and respondent Don Pettis owned the other half. Mr. Allgood had no ownership interest in Summit I, which was licensed to Mr. Pettis. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 3. Mr. Allgood acted as a sort of manager at Summit I the two or three days of the week he spent there, even though he was technically an independent contractor, working on commissions. Respondents had worked with each other for some seven years. The parties stipulated that respondent Donald C. Allgood "is a barber having been issued license number BB 0021833" and that respondent Don Pettis "is a barber having been issued license number BB 0011546." One Monday morning Eddie Dingler appeared in person at Summit I and talked to respondent Allgood about employment. Mr. Allgood called respondent Pettis, then took Dingler to respondent Pettis's house, where Ron Pettis was also present. Dingler told this group that he was licensed both in Florida and in Alabama and that he was conversant with the Roffler and Sebring tonsorial techniques. He was specifically asked whether he had a Florida license, and he answered affirmatively. He was not asked to produce the license certificate itself or the wallet-sized card that licensed barbers are issued. Barbers are under no requirement to carry this card on their persons. Respondent Pettis asked respondent Allgood to observe Dingler cutting hair and to hire him if he cut hair satisfactorily. Dingler was engaged as a barber on a commission basis. He proved to be a highly competent hair stylist, and "excellent barber," from a technical standpoint. Posted in is station at Summit I was what appeared to be a valid Florida barber's license with Dingler's name and photograph: he was wearing eye, glasses and a yellow shirt. Aside from the respondents, five witnesses saw this barber's license, which was counterfeit. Petitioner's Exhibit No. 1. Respondent Pettis remembered noticing a number of plaques on the wall at Dingler's station in Summit I, including something that looked like Dingler's license. Mr. Allgood was unable to say that he had specifically seen Dingler's barber's license at any time before Dingler gathered up his things to leave after being discharged from employment. After Dingler had worked at Summit I for about three months respondent Allgood asked him if he would like to work Mondays (when Summit I was closed at Summit IV. Dingler was Interested and reported for work at Summit IV the following Monday. Michael NcNeill let him in the barbershop ,and noticed what appeared to be an official Florida barber's license among Dingler's effects. After Mr. McNeill had left the Summit IV premises, Dingler allegedly sexually assaulted a 17-year-old patron. When respondent Allgood learned of this, he told victim's father that he would fire Dingler and do what he could to see that Dingler's barber's license was revoked. Dingler was discharged the day after the alleged assault. In discussing the matter with a law enforcement officer, respondent Allgood suggested that the Department of Professional Regulation (DPR) be notified so that proceedings to revoke Dingler's barber's license could be instituted. On November 24, 1980, Mr. Allgood voluntarily presented himself for an interview by Charles Deckert, an investigator for DPR. He assumed Mr. Deckert was developing a case so that action against Dingler could be taken. He learned in the interview for the first time that Dingler had never been licensed in Florida as a barber or a registered barber's assistant, according to DPR's records. In preparing the foregoing findings of fact, petitioner's proposed findings of fact and memorandum of law and respondents' proposed order have been considered, and the proposed statement and findings of fact have been adopted in substance.

Recommendation Upon consideration of the foregoing, it is RECOMMENDED: That petitioner refrain from taking action against respondents on account of this technical violation. DONE AND ENTERED this 28th day of June, 1982, in Tallahassee, Florida. ROBERT T. BENTON, II Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 28th day of June, 1982. COPIES FURNISHED: Drucilla E. Bell, Esquire Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Patricia Grinsted, Esquire Post Office Drawer 915 Shalimar, Florida 32579 Myrtle Aase Executive Director Barbars Board 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Samuel R. Shorstein, Secretary Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Florida Laws (3) 120.57476.194476.214
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BARBER`S BOARD vs MICHAEL HERRINGTON, D/B/A RIBAULT BARBER SHOP, 90-007365 (1990)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Jacksonville, Florida Nov. 26, 1990 Number: 90-007365 Latest Update: Apr. 11, 1991

The Issue Whether the Respondent's licenses, as a barber and for a barbershop in the State of Florida, should be suspended, revoked or otherwise disciplined for alleged violation of Chapter 476, Florida Statutes; violation of Section 476.204(1)(i), Florida Statutes, and Rule 21C-19.012, Florida Administrative Code, by failing to meet the minimum standards in the operation of a barbershop, as follows: Garbage not kept in closed container (Rule 21C-19.011(2)(b). Equipment not kept clean and sanitary (Rule 21C- 19.011(2)(e). Equipment not stored in clean, closed containers or cabinets (Rule 21C-19.011(11)(d).

Findings Of Fact The Respondent is a licensed barber and barbershop owner in the State of Florida, license numbers BB 19606 and BS8827. The Respondent is the owner of Ribault Barbershop, 6712 Van Gundy Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32208. (P-2; T- 8) On July 26, 1990, Gail Hand, a DPR inspector, inspected the Respondent's barbershop. At that time, she found the shelves, fixtures and counter tops at the barber stations were coated with black dust, dirt and hair, which, over time, had been scattered throughout the barbershop. In addition, the Respondent had two (2) combs, a pick and four (4) clipper attachments which were coated with a scum or a dark residue in a dirty liquid in a tray on the counter top. (P-3; T-8-9, 30) During the aforementioned inspection, Ms. Hand also found that the barbering equipment in the Respondent's barbershop, such as combs, brushes and picks, were not stored in a closed container. The Respondent had combs, clipper attachments, scissors, a brush and a pick on the counter top. Ms. Hand found no closed cabinet for storing tools. The Respondent indicated that he was unaware of this requirement. (P-3; T-9-10, 23 and 59) During this inspection, Ms. Hand noted the garbage was not kept in a closed container as required by Board rule. (P-3; T-10-11, 58). The fact that the Respondent's bathroom had an objectionable odor and that the Respondent failed to post the previous inspection sheet were not charged as violations. (P-3; T-10-12, 17-18, 20-21, 37) Ms. Linda Mantovani, another DPR inspector "informally" reinspected the Respondent's barbershop prior to Christmas of 1990. Ms. Mantovani checked the deficiencies Ms. Hand had noted in July of 1990. She found that the Respondent's barbershop still had no closed cabinet for storage of tools. Ms. Mantovani reviewed the inspection report with the Respondent and discussed his correction of the continuing violations. The windowsills and fans were cleaned, and the garbage was kept in a closed container. (T-38, 40-42, 46-47, 50-51)

Recommendation Regarding the last charge, the Respondent indicated that he had received conflicting guidance on this requirement from prior inspectors. It appeared that there may be some confusion about this requirement; however, after the initial inspection, the Respondent clearly was on notice. Because of the Respondent's interest and candor regarding the events and because some of the deficiencies were corrected, the fine proposed by the Department is reduced to $100 per violation. Having considered the foregoing Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, the evidence of record, the candor and demeanor of the witnesses, and the pleadings and arguments of the parties, it is therefore, RECOMMENDED that the Florida Board of Barbers enter a Final Order finding the Respondent guilty as charged in the Administrative Complaint and imposing a $300.00 administrative fine. DONE AND ENTERED this 11th day of April, 1991, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. STEPHEN F. DEAN Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 11th day of April, 1991. COPIES FURNISHED: Myrtle Aase, Executive Director Barbers Board Department of Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792 Jack McRay, Esq. General Counsel Department of Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792 Laura P. Gaffney, Esq. Department of Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Suite 60 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792 Michael Herrington 6712 Van Gundy Road Jacksonville, FL 32208

Florida Laws (2) 120.57476.204
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION vs CHAND HARRIS, 07-000107 (2007)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Ocala, Florida Jan. 10, 2007 Number: 07-000107 Latest Update: Aug. 13, 2007

The Issue The issues to be resolved in this proceeding concern whether the Respondent owned, operated, maintained, established, or conducted a barbering business and barber shop for purposes of the requirements delineated in Section 476.194, Florida Statutes.

Findings Of Fact The Petitioner is an Agency of the State of Florida charged, as pertinent hereto, with regulating the licensure of barbers, the licensure of barber shop establishments and the practice of barbering, and the operation of barber shops, pursuant to Chapter 476, Florida Statutes (2006). After investigation the Respondent, Chand Harris, was accused in the Administrative Complaint, with practicing barbering or operating, establishing, opening, or conducting a barber shop operation or business without proper licensure. Although properly served with a copy of the Notice of Hearing at his last known address of record, Mr. Harris failed to appear at the hearing. After waiting an appropriate period of time, the hearing was convened and the taking of evidence was initiated. Upon conclusion of the Petitioner's case the Respondent, Mr. Harris, had not yet appeared at the hearing and never did appear at hearing. Consequently, no evidence was adduced on behalf of the Respondent. There has been no communication with the Respondent either before or since the hearing and thus there is no known explanation for his failure to appear at the hearing. Robert M. Johnson is employed by the Department as an inspector. He has been thus employed for approximately three and one-half years. He has a four-year degree from Baptist College of Florida and is currently enrolled in basic law enforcement courses at Lake City Community College. He also received formal training from the Department upon beginning his employment and attends on-going training sessions. Mr. Johnson performs approximately 1,300 inspections annually. On November 3, 9, and 17, 2005, Mr. Johnson inspected the premises of a business known as "Trend Setterz." Mr. Johnson's investigation established, through his testimony, that the Respondent, Chand Harris, owned and controlled the establishment named Trend Setterz. It is located at 289 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, Florida 34473. Trend Setterz was not licensed as a barber shop by the Florida Barbers Board, but was operating as a barber shop. Mr. Johnson observed a substantial number of people having hair cuts performed in the Trend Setterz shop. During those inspections, Mr. Johnson observed Mr. Giscard Rousseau performing barbering services inside the Trend Setterz establishment. He specifically observed Mr. Rousseau cutting hair for compensation. He also overheard Mr. Rousseau telling at least one customer not to pay him in the presence of Mr. Johnson so he could not be accused of barbering for compensation without a license. Mr. Rousseau was not licensed as a barber by the Florida Barber's Board at the time of the inspections and with regard to the time period represented by the charges in the Administrative Complaint against the shop owner and operator, Mr. Harris. Later, after the pertinent time period represented by the charges in the Administrative Complaint, Mr. Rousseau indeed achieved licensure as a barber by the Florida Barber's Board, on September 12, 2006. That license is current and active through July 31, 2008. Chand Harris, however, as well as Trend Setterz, is not and never has been licensed by the Barber Board respectively as a barber or as a barber shop.

Recommendation Having considered the foregoing Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, the evidence of record, the candor and demeanor of the witnesses, and the pleadings and arguments of the parties, it is, therefore, RECOMMENDED that a final order be entered by the Florida Department of Business and Profession Regulation, Board of Barbers, finding the Respondent guilty of the charges in the Administrative Complaint and assessing an administrative penalty in the amount of $1,000.00, due and payable to the Barber Board, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011, within 30 calendar days of the date a final order herein is filed with the agency clerk. DONE AND ENTERED this 7th day of May, 2007, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. S P. MICHAEL RUFF Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (850) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 www.doah.state.fl.us Filed with Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 7th day of May, 2007. COPIES FURNISHED: Tiffany A. Harrington, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 42 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202 Chand Harris 16330 Southwest 17th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34473 Robyn Barineau, Executive Director Department of Business and Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Ned Luczynski, General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792

Florida Laws (5) 120.569120.57476.034476.194476.204
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION vs DAVID BLAKE, 06-001431 (2006)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Orlando, Florida Apr. 20, 2006 Number: 06-001431 Latest Update: Nov. 07, 2019

The Issue Whether Respondent, David Blake (Respondent), violated Subsection 476.194(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), by engaging in the practice of barbering without a license, and, if so, what disciplinary action should be imposed.

Findings Of Fact At all times material hereto, Respondent was not licensed as a barber by the Department's Board of Barbers for the State of Florida. Respondent's last known address of record was 4144 Geranium Lane, Apartment 102, Sanford, Florida 32771. The Division of Administrative Hearings mailed the Notice of Hearing in this case to Respondent on May 10, 2006, at his address of record. That notice was not returned to the Division of Administrative Hearings. At all times material hereto, the barbershop named Just Blaze Barbershop, located at 2451 East Semoran Boulevard, Apopka, Florida, was licensed by the Florida Board of Barbers. Michelle Peterson is and, at all times relevant to this proceeding, has been employed by the Department as an investigator specialist. Ms. Peterson's job responsibilities include conducting inspections of barbershops. On October 8, 2005, the Department, through its employee, Ms. Peterson, inspected the premises of Just Blaze Barbershop. During the inspection, Ms. Peterson observed Respondent performing barbering services on a customer. Specifically, Respondent was cutting a customer's hair. At Ms. Peterson's direction, another Department inspector who was at the inspection took a photograph of Respondent while he was cutting the person's hair. During the inspection, Ms. Peterson issued a Uniform Disciplinary Citation to Respondent for the unlicensed activity. The citation was signed by both Ms. Peterson and Respondent.

Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED that Petitioner, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, enter a final order (1) finding that Respondent, David Blake, engaged the unlicensed practice of barbering, an act proscribed by Subsections 476.194(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and (2) imposing an administrative fine of $500.00 for the violation. DONE AND ENTERED this 1st day of August, 2006, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. S CAROLYN S. HOLIFIELD Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (850) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 www.doah.state.fl.us Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 1st day of August, 2006. COPIES FURNISHED: Nicole M. Webb, Certified Law Clerk Charles Tunnicliff, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 60 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202 David Blake 4144 Geranium Lane, No. 102 Sanford, Florida 32771 John Washington, Hearing Officer Office of the General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Josefina Tamayo, General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792

Florida Laws (7) 120.569120.57120.68455.227476.194476.204476.214
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