399.049  Certificate of competency.--

(1)  SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY.--The department may suspend or revoke a license or certificate of competency issued under this chapter or impose an administrative penalty of up to $1,000 per violation upon any licensee or certificateholder who commits any one or more of the following violations:

(a)  Any false statement as to a material matter in the application.

(b)  Fraud, misrepresentation, or bribery in securing a license or certificate of competency.

(c)  Failure to notify the department and the certificate of operation holder of a conveyance covered by this chapter that is not in compliance with the provisions of the elevator safety code incorporated into the Florida Building Code.

(d)  Violation of any provision of this chapter.

(2)  DISCIPLINARY ACTION.--Any disciplinary action taken under this chapter must comply with chapter 120 and any rules adopted thereunder.