VIOLATION | PENALTY RANGE | |
MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | |
(a) Failure to date plans. (Section 481.221, F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand (architects); Notice of non-compliance (interior designers). | $250 |
Second Offense | $500 fine | Probation and $500 fine (architects); $500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | Probation and $1,000 fine (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | Suspension and $5,000 fine (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(b) Signing, sealing or accepting responsibilities for work not competent to perform in violation of. (Sections 481.221(4), (5), and 481.2251(1)(g), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $1,000 fine (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | $1,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Second Offense | $2,000 fine and (2) two years probation (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | $3,000 fine and two (2) years suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | $5,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $2,500 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(c) "Plan stamping" (Sections 481.221(6), (7), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $2,000 fine (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Second Offense | $5,000 fine, 1 year suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $2,500 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). | |
(d) Plans not sufficiently detailed. (Sections 481.221(8), (9), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand, two (2) years probation and $1,000 fine (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | $1,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two years probation (architects); $500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Second Offense | $2,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two years probation (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine, two (2) years suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | $5,000 fine and two (2) years suspension followed by (2) years probation (architects); $2,500 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(e) Attempting to procure license or registration by bribery or fraudulent misrepresentation. (Sections 455.227(1)(h), 481.225(1)(b) and 481.2251(1)(a), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Revocation and $1,000 fine if licensed (architects); Removal from the state registry and $500 fine if registered (interior designers) (denial of license or registration and refer to State Attorney if not licensed or registered). | Revocation and $5,000 fine (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from state registry (interior designers). |
(f) License disciplined by another jurisdiction. (Sections 455.227(1)(f), 481.225(1)(c), and 481.2251(1)(b), F.S.) | Same penalty as imposed in other jurisdiction or as closely as possible to penalties set forth in Florida Statutes. | |
(g) Criminal conviction relating to Architecture or interior design services. (Sections 455.227(1)(c), 481.225(1)(d), and 481.2251(1)(c), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Misdemeanor: Reprimand (architects); Notice of non-compliance (interior designers). Felony: $1,000 fine and one (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | $1,000 fine, and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). $1,000 fine and revocation (architect); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Second Offense | Misdemeanor: $1,000 fine (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). Felony: $1,000 fine and revocation (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). | $3,000 fine and two (2) years suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | Misdemeanor: $3,000 fine and two (2) years suspension followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $1,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(h) Practice on suspended license. (Section 481.225(1)(h), F.S.) | Revocation and$1,000 fine. | |
(i) Practice on inactive or delinquent license. (Sections 481.225(1)(h), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Fine based on length of time in practice while inactive; or delinquent $100/month to $1,000 maximum (penalty will require license to renew or cease practice). | One (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year probation and $1,000 fine. |
Second Offense | One (1) year suspension followed by one (1) year probation and $2000 fine. | Two (2) years suspension followed by two (2) years probation and $3,000 fine. |
Third Offense | Two (2) years suspension followed by two (2) years probation and $5,000 fine. | $5,000 fine and revocation. |
(j) Practice on revoked license. (Section 481.225(1)(h), F.S.) | Refer to State Attorney for criminal prosecution. | |
(k) Knowingly making or filing false report. (Sections 455.227(1)(l), 481.225(1)(e), and 481.2251(1)(e), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | $1,000 fine and one (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | $1,000 fine and revocation (architects); $500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Second Offense | $3,000 fine and two (2) years suspension and two (2) years probation (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | $3,000 fine and revocation (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | $3,000 fine and revocation (architects); $1,500 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $1,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(l) Fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading advertising. (Sections 455.227(1)(m), 481.225(1)(f), and 481.2251(1)(d), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand (architects); Notice of non-compliance (interior designers). | $1,000 fine and one (1) year probation (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). |
Second Offense | $1,000 fine and one (1) year probation (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | $3,000 fine and one (1) year suspension and two (2) years probation (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | $3,000 fine and one (1) year suspension and two (2) years probation (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | Two (2) years suspension and two (2) years probation and $5,000 fine (architects); $1,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(m) Negligence. (Sections 481.225(1)(g) and 481.2251(1)(i), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand, two (2) years probation and $1,000 fine (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | $1000 fine and revocation (architects); $500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Second Offense | One (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation and $3,000 fine (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | $3,000 fine and revocation (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | $5,000 fine and five (5) years suspension followed by ten (10) years probation (architects); $2,500 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(n) Fraud or deceit. (Sections 455.227(1)(a), 481.225(1)(g), and 481.2251(1)(f), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | $1,000 fine and one (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | $1,000 fine and revocation (architects); $500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Second Offense | $3,000 fine and two (2) years suspension followed by four (4) years probation (architects); 1, 000 fine (interior designers). | $3,000 fine and revocation (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | $5,000 fine five (5) years suspension followed by ten (10) years probation (architects); 2, 500 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and revocation (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(o) Misconduct. (Sections 481.225(1)(g), and 481.225(1)(i)) 1. Paragraph 61G1-12.001(6)(d), F.A.C. Soliciting or accepting gratuities without client knowledge. | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $1,000 fine (architects); $500 fine (interior designers). | One (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation and $1,000 fine (architects); $500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Second Offense | One (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation and $1,000 fine (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | Two (2) years suspension, followed by four (4) years probation and $3,000 fine (architects); $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | Two (2) years suspension followed by four (4) years probation and $3,000 fine (architects); $2,500 fine (interior designers). | Revocation and $3,000 fine (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
2. Paragraph 61G1-12.001(6)(h), F.A.C. Failure to preserve client's confidence. | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $1,000 fine. | One (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation (if pecuniary benefit accrues to architect) and $1,000 fine. |
Second Offense | One (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation and $1,000 fine. | Two (2) years suspension, followed by four (4) years probation and $3,000 fine. |
Third Offense | Two (2) years suspension, followed by four (4) years probation and $3,000 fine. | Revocation and $3,000 fine. |
3. Paragraph 61G1-12.001(6)(j), F.A.C. Professional judgment is overruled by unqualified person. | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $1,000 fine. | One (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation and $1,000 fine. |
Second Offense | One (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation and $1,000 fine. | Two (2) years suspension, followed by four (4) years probation and $3,000 fine. |
Third Offense | Two (2) years suspension, followed by four (4) years probation and $3,000 fine. | Revocation and $3,000 fine. |
4. Paragraph 61G1-12.001(6)(k), F.A.C. Use of name/business organization in fraudulent venture. | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $1,000 fine. | $1,000 fine, and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation. |
Second Offense | One (1) year suspension, followed by two (2) years probation and $1,000 fine. | Two (2) years suspension, followed by four (4) years probation and $3,000 fine. |
Third Offense | Two (2) years suspension, followed by four (4) years probation and $3,000 fine. | Revocation and $3,000 fine. |
(p) Incompetence (mental or physical impairment). (Section 481.225(1)(g), F.S.) | Suspension until ability to practice proved followed by probation. | |
(q) Bribery to obtain clients or commissions. (paragraph 61G1-12.001(6)(b), F.A.C.) | Revocation and $1,000 fine. | Revocation and $5,000 fine. |
(r) Undisclosed conflict of interest. (paragraph 61G1-12.001(6)(c), F.A.C.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand, $1,000 fine, and two (2) years probation. | Revocation and $1,000 fine. |
Second Offense | $3,000 fine, one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation. | Revocation and $3,000 fine. |
Third Offense | $5,000 fine, two (2) years suspension followed by five (5) years probation. | Revocation and $5,000 fine. |
(s) Aiding unlicensed practice. (Sections 455.227(1)(j), and 481.225(1)(i), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $1,000 fine. | $1,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation. |
Second Offense | $1,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation. | $3,000 fine and two (2) years suspension followed by two (2) years probation. |
Third Offense | $3,000 fine and two (2) years suspension followed by two (2) years probation. | $3,000 fine and revocation. |
(t) Failure by interior designer to obtain continuing education hours. (Section 481.215(3), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | ||
NUMBER OF HOURS LACKING 1 to 4 hours 5 to 9 hours 10 to 14 hours 15 to 20 hours | PENALTY $125 fine, makeup missing hours plus 5 additional in 90 days of final order. $250 fine, makeup missing hours plus 10 additional in 120 days of final order. $375 fine, makeup missing hours plus 15 additional in 150 days of final order. $500 fine, makeup missing hours plus 20 additional in 180 days of final order. | |
Second Offense | ||
NUMBER OF HOURS LACKING 1 to 4 hours 5 to 9 hours 10 to 14 hours 15 to 19 hours 20 hours | PENALTY $500 fine, makeup missing hours plus 5 additional in 90 days of final order. $625 fine, makeup missing hours plus 10 additional in 120 days of final order. $750 fine, makeup missing hours plus 15 additional in 150 days of final order. $875 fine, makeup missing hours plus 20 additional in 180 days of final order. $1,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 20 additional, in 180 days of final order. | |
Third Offense | ||
NUMBER OF HOURS LACKING 1 to 4 hours 5 to 9 hours 10 to 14 hours 15 to 19 hours 20 hours | PENALTY $1,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 5 additional in 90 days of final order. $1,125 fine, makeup missing hours plus 10 additional in 120 days of final order. $1,250 fine, makeup missing hours plus 15 additional in 150 days of final order. $1,375 fine, makeup missing hours plus 20 additional in 180 days of final order. $1,500 fine, makeup missing hours plus 20 additional, in 180 days of final order. | |
(u) Failure by architect to obtain continuing education hours. (Section 481.215(3), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | ||
NUMBER OF HOURS LACKING 1 to 5 hours 6 to 11 hours 12 to 17 hours 18 to 23 hours 24 hours | PENALTY $250 fine, makeup missing hours plus 6 additional in 90 days of final order. $500 fine, makeup missing hours plus 12 additional in 120 days of final order. $750 fine, makeup missing hours plus 18 additional in 150 days of final order. $1,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 24 additional in 180 days of final order. $1,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 24 additional, suspension until all hours are completed. | |
Second Offense | ||
NUMBER OF HOURS LACKING 1 to 5 hours 6 to 11 hours 12 to 17 hours 18 to 23 hours 24 hours | PENALTY $500 fine, makeup missing hours plus 6 additional in 90 days of final order. $1,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 12 additional in 120 days of final order. $2,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 18 additional in 150 days of final order. $3,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 24 additional in 180 days of final order. $5,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 24 additional, suspension until all hours are completed. | |
Third Offense | ||
NUMBER OF HOURS LACKING 6 to 11 hours 12 to 17 hours 18 to 23 hours 24 hours | PENALTY $2,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 6 additional in 90 days of final order. $3,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 12 additional in 120 days of final order. $5,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 18 additional in 150 days of final order. $5,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 24 additional in 180 days of final order. $5,000 fine, makeup missing hours plus 24 additional, suspension until all hours are completed. | |
(v) Failure to perform statutory or legal obligation. (Section 481.225(1)(j) or 455.227(1)(k), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $2,000 fine. | $5,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation. |
Second Offense | $5,000 fine, one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation. | $5,000 fine and revocation. |
Third Offense | $5,000 fine and revocation. | |
(w) Improper use of seal. (Rule 61G1-16.003, F.A.C.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand (architects); Notice of non-compliance (interior designers). | $250 fine. |
Second Offense | $500 fine (architects and interior designers). | $500 fine and probation (architects). |
Third Offense | $1,000 fine and probation (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and suspension (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(x) Improper title block. (Rule 61G1-16.004, F.A.C.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand (architects); Notice of non-compliance (interior designers). | $250 fine. |
Second Offense | $500 fine (architects and interior designers. | $500 fine and probation (architects); $500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
Third Offense | $1,000 fine and probation (architects); $1,000 fine (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and suspension (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(y) Failure to exercise responsible supervisory control. (Rules 61G1-23.010 and 61G1-23.040, F.A.C.) | ||
First Offense | Reprimand and $2,000 fine. | $5,000 fine and one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation. |
Second Offense | $5,000 fine, one (1) year suspension followed by two (2) years probation. | $5,000 fine and revocation. |
Third Offense | $5,000 fine and revocation. | |
(z) Failure to notify Board of qualifier change. (Section 481.219(6), F.S.) Individual Architect License | ||
First Offense | Reprimand | $5,000 fine |
Second Offense | $5,000 fine. | Suspension. |
Third Offense | Suspension. | Revocation. |
(aa) Failure to comply with Final Order. (Sections 481.225(1)(j) and 455.227(1)(q), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | Suspension. | Revocation. |
Second Offense | Revocation. | |
(bb) Failure to timely report being convicted Or found guilty of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction (more than 30 days late). (Sections 455.227(1)(t), F.S.) | Reprimand (architects); Notice of non-compliance (interior designers). | $5,000 fine and suspension (architects); $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry (interior designers). |
(cc) Interior Designer rendering or offering to render achitectural services (Section 481.2251(1)(h), F.S.) | ||
First Offense | $500 fine. | $500 fine and removal from the state registry. |
Second Offense | $1,000 fine. | $1,000 fine and removal from the state registry. |
Third Offense | $2,500 fine. | $2,500 fine and removal from the state registry. |
Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G1-12.004
Rulemaking Authority 455.2273, 481.225 FS. Law Implemented 455.227(1), 455.2273, 481.225 FS.
New 12-11-86, Formerly 21B-12.004, Amended 5-16-94, 10-20-96, 10-7-99, 6-8-00, 9-10-03, 12-12-04, 7-22-10, 8-26-12, 2-9-23, 9-11-23.