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followed by two years of probation. For a second offense, from a minimum fine of $5,000 and/or two years of probation up to a
maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation of license. After the second offense, from a minimum fine of $7,500 and/or six months
of suspension followed by probation up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation;
(l) Section 456.072(1)(a), F.S.: Misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representations – from a minimum of six months of
probation and a fine of up to $10,000 to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation. After the first violation, a fine of up to
$10,000 per count or offense and a minimum of three years of probation up to a maximum of revocation;
(m) Section 456.072(1)(d), F.S.: Improper use of laser device – from a minimum fine of $2,000 and/or one year of probation
up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and three years of suspension followed by at least two years of probation. After the first offense,
up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation;
(n) Section 456.072(1)(e), F.S.: Failure to comply with HIV/AIDS course requirements – from a minimum fine of $1,000 and
a letter of concern up to a maximum fine of $3,000 and/or one year of suspension followed by two years of probation. For a second
offense, from a minimum fine of $2,500 and six months of probation up to a maximum fine of $7,500 and/or revocation. After the
second offense, up to a fine of $10,000 and/or revocation;
(o) Section 456.072(1)(g), F.S.: Civil liability found for filing a false report against another licensee – from a minimum fine of
$1,000 and a reprimand up to a maximum fine of $3,000 and/or three years of probation. After the first offense, from a minimum
fine of $2,500 and one year of probation up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation;
(p) Section 456.072(1)(i), F.S.: Failure to report health care violator – from a minimum letter of concern and a fine of $500, up
to a maximum fine of $2,500 and/or one year of probation. After the first offense, a minimum of six months of probation and a fine
of $2,000 to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation.
(q) Section 456.072(1)(j), F.S.: Aiding unlicensed practice – from a $2,000 fine and/or one year of suspension to a maximum
fine of $5,000 and/or revocation of license. After the first offense, from a fine of $7,500 up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or
revocation;
(r) Section 456.072(1)(k), F.S.: Failure to perform statutory or legal obligation – from a minimum fine of $1,000 and a letter
of concern, up to a maximum fine of $7,500 and/or one year of suspension followed by two years of probation. For a second offense,
from a minimum fine of $2,500 and six months of probation up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation. After the second
offense, up to a fine of $10,000 and/or revocation;
(s) Section 456.072(1)(m), F.S.: Misrepresentations/trick or scheme – from six months of probation, up to a maximum of
suspension of license for one year, followed by two years of probation and a $10,000 fine per count or offense. After the first
offense, from a minimum of two years of probation up to a maximum of revocation and a $10,000 fine per count or offense;
(t) Section 456.072(1)(n), F.S.: Exploit patient for financial gain – from a minimum of restitution to the patient or patient’s
family, a $1,000 fine, and six months of probation, up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation of license. After the first
offense, restitution, and from a minimum of two years of probation and a fine of $2,500 up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or
revocation;
(u) Section 456.072(1)(p), F.S.: Improper delegation – from a minimum fine of $1,000 and/or six months of probation, up to a
maximum fine of $5,000 and suspension of license for three years, followed by up to three years of probation. After the first offense,
from a minimum fine of $5,000 and/or suspension of license for one year followed by two years probation up to a maximum fine
of $10,000 and/or revocation;
(v) Section 456.072(1)(r), F.S.: Improper interference with investigation, inspection, or discipline – from a minimum fine of
$1,000 and/or one year of probation up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation. After the first offense, a minimum fine of
$2,500 and three months suspension followed by two years probation up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation;
(w) Section 456.072(1)(u), F.S.: Sexual misconduct – from a minimum 6 months probation and/or a PRN referral for evaluation,
up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation. After the first offense, a minimum of probation for three years and a referral
to PRN for evaluation, up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation.
(x) Section 456.072(1)(w), F.S.: Failure to comply with 30-day notification of convictions and nolo pleas – from a minimum
fine of $1,000 and/or a letter of concern, up to a maximum fine of $3,000 and/or one month suspension of license followed by two
years of probation. After the first offense, from a minimum fine of $3,000 and two years of probation up to a maximum fine of
$10,000 and/or revocation;
(y) Section 456.072(1)(z): Positive results on drug screening – from a minimum fine of $500 and/or two years of probation and
referral for a PRN evaluation, up to a maximum of suspension of license for one year, followed by up to five years of probation,
and a fine of up to $10,000. After the first offense, from a $1,500 fine, and/or referral for a PRN evaluation and two years of
probation up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation;
(z) Section 456.072(1)(aa), F.S.: Wrong patient, site, or unnecessary treatment – from a minimum fine of $1,000 and/or a
reprimand, up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or three months suspension of license followed by three years probation. After
the first offense, from a minimum fine of $3,000 and/or a year of probation up to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or revocation;