Circumstances which may be considered for the purposes of mitigation or aggravation of penalty shall include:

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 61G3-21.002

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
    (1) Where licensee has relied upon the advice of a professional advisor, for example, an attorney or accountant;
    (2) Where the address of the shop or the owner has been changed by the post office through no fault of the shop owner;
    (3) Where the shop owner has relied upon the advice of a prior owner;
    (4) Infirmity or illness;
    (5) The danger to the public;
    (6) The number of complaints filed against the licensee;
    (7) The length of time the licensee has practiced;
    (8) The actual damage, physical or otherwise, to the licensee’s customer;
    (9) The deterrent effect of the penalty in Fl. Admin. Code R. 61G3-21.001 versus the deterent effect of an enhanced or reduced penalty;
    (10) The effect of the penalty upon the licensee’s livelihood;
    (11) Any efforts at rehabilitation;
    (12) Whether there was demonstrable intent of deceit;
    (13) Blatant disrespect for the law;
    (14) Whether the licensee has had previous discipline imposed and the violations that resulted in the previous discipline; and
    (15) Whether the license is on probation.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 455.2273(3), 476.064(4) FS. Law Implemented 455.2273(3) FS. History-New 11-25-86, Formerly 21C-21.002, Amended 2-11-02, 2-4-19.