454.29 Disciplinary proceedings and actions.

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(1)Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03

(1), the department may make investigations or conduct hearings to determine whether a person has violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.

(2)Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03

(1)and this subchapter, the department may revoke, limit, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew, in accordance with the severity of the violation, a license or temporary permit granted under this subchapter or reprimand the holder of a license or temporary permit granted under this subchapter if the department finds that the holder or applicant has done any of the following:

(a)Made a material misstatement in an application for a license, renewal of a license, or temporary permit.

(b)Failed to correct or take substantial steps approved by the department to correct a violation of any sanitary or other rule of the department within the time limit stated by the department in a notification of violation.

(c)Engaged in conduct in the practice of barbering that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(d)Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 , and 111.335 , been convicted of a felony committed while engaged in the practice of barbering.

(e)Continued practice while knowingly having an infectious, contagious, or communicable disease.

(f)Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive, or misleading.

(g)Advertised, practiced, or attempted to practice under another’s name or another’s trade name.

(h)Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 , and 111.34 , been addicted to alcohol or other drugs to an extent related to the individual’s ability to adequately undertake the job-related responsibilities of that individual’s licensure.

(i)Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.

(3)The department may, in addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or revocation, limitation, suspension, or denial of a license or temporary permit, assess against a person who has done any of the things under sub.

(a)to

(i)a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 for each separate offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.