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Judicial Review for Florida DOH Citations: 30-Day Deadline Explained
When a healthcare professional in Florida receives a citation or disciplinary order from the Florida Department of Health, the clock for filing an appeal begins immediately. Under Florida law, you have only 30 days to initiate the judicial review process...
Understanding Florida DOH Cease and Desist Notices
If you’re a Florida health‑care provider or clinic operator, hearing about a DOH Cease‑and‑Desist Notice can be deeply unsettling. At Elevate Legal Services, PLLC, we understand these notices aren’t just administrative paperwork, they can threaten your license, reputation, and practice. We’re a Boca...
Construction Contractors – Administrative Complaint – DBPR – F.S. 489.129(1)(f)
Construction contractors in Florida who suddenly find themselves facing a DBPR administrative complaint under Florida Statute 489.129(1)(f) often feel overwhelmed. Allegations that you have acted outside the scope of your license or misrepresented your credentials can threaten not only your business...
Florida DOH Citations: Understanding Your Right to Judicial Review
When health care professionals in Florida face administrative complaints from the Florida Department of Health, many find themselves confronted with an unfamiliar and stressful process. Florida DOH citations, also referred to as administrative complaints, can take the form of investigations...
Practicing Without a License in Florida? What to Do If You Receive a DOH Citation
For healthcare professionals in Florida, receiving a citation from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) for allegedly practicing without a license can be a career-altering event. This type of citation is more than just a fine — it is an...
How to Dispute a Citation from the Florida Department of Health DOH
Receiving a citation from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be one of the most stressful moments in a medical professional’s career. Whether you are a nurse, dentist, physician, therapist, or another licensed healthcare provider, a DOH citation often...
Medical Doctor – Administrative Complaint – DOH – F.S. 458.331(1)(m) or (nn)
Receiving an administrative complaint from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be a life-altering event for any licensed physician. Whether you’re a board-certified plastic surgeon, general practitioner, or specialist, a DOH complaint threatens not just your medical license but...
What Is a Uniform Unlicensed Activity Citation
A Uniform Unlicensed Activity Citation is increasingly significant for Florida-based health professionals. It represents a formal notice issued by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) when regulated activities are conducted without the required licensure. Understanding this citation, especially in the...
Cosmetologist – Administrative Complaint – DBPR – F.S. 477.0265(1)(a)
If you are a licensed cosmetologist—or even an aspiring one operating in Florida—and you’ve recently received an administrative complaint from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), you are likely overwhelmed. These complaints are serious and can put...
Florida Board of Massage Therapy – Roles and Responsibilities
If you’re a licensed massage therapist in Florida, your professional license is your livelihood. But what happens when that license comes under threat due to a complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action from the Florida Department of Health (DOH)? To protect...