Rule 61N-1.0241. Citation Authority

(1) In lieu of the disciplinary procedures contained in ss. 499.005, 499.051, and 499.066, F.S., the offenses enumerated in this rule may be resolved by the issuance of a nondisciplinary citation. The citation will be issued using Form DBPR-DDC-250, Uniform Nondisciplinary Citation, effective February 2026, incorporated herein by reference, http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-19047. A copy of Form DBPR-DDC-250, Uniform Nondisciplinary Citation, can be obtained at https://www.myfloridalicense.com or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics at 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1047, (850)717-1800.

(2) Should the offense for which a citation could be issued occur in conjunction with violations not described herein, then the disciplinary procedures of ss. 499.005, 499.051, and 499.066, F.S., shall apply.

(3) The violations set forth below are violations for which there may be no substantial threat to the public health, safety, or welfare; or, if there is a substantial threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, such potential for harm has been removed prior to the issuance of the citation. Next to each violation is the fine to be imposed. In addition to any administrative fine imposed, the Respondent may be required by the Department to pay the costs of investigation.

(4) The following violations may be disposed of by citation with the specified fine: |VIOLATION |CITE |FINE | |Failure to notify the Department before making a change of address. |Section 499.012(6)(a), F.S. |$1,000 fine | | |Rule 61N-1.015(5), F.A.C | | |Failure to provide required records within two business days. |Section 499.0121(6), F.S. |$1,000 fine | |Failure to register a drug or device with the Department. |Section 499.015(1)(a), F.S. |$250 fine | |The sale, purchase, or trade or offer to sell, purchase or trade any drug |Section 499.028(2), F.S. |$3,000 fine | |sample. | | | |Failure to be available for inspection at a permitted address during business|Rule 61N-1.015(2)(c), F.A.C. |$1,000 fine | |hours. | | | |The purchase or sale of prescription drugs for wholesale distribution in |Section 499.005(7), F.S. |$1,000 fine | |exchange for currency. | | |

(5) The citation may be rescinded by the Department if the person remedies or corrects the violations or deficiencies contained in the citation within 30 days after the citation is served. The person is responsible for providing evidence of the remedy or correction to the Department within 30 days after the citation is served. The 30 days may not be extended and shall expire at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after the citation is served.

(6) If the person does not dispute the matter in the citation in writing within 30 days after the citation is served, the citation shall become a final order of the Department. The person has 30 days from the date the citation becomes a final order to pay the fine and costs. All fines and costs are to be made payable to “The Professional Regulation Trust Fund.” Rulemaking Authority 499.066(8) FS. Law Implemented 499.066(8), 499.005 FS. History–New 3-9-26.