Section 34-17.017 - Stipulations, Settlements and Consent OrdersInformal disposition of the referral may be made of any proceeding by stipulation, agreed settlement, or consent order between the Advocate and the Respondent, upon approval of the Commission in a public meeting, so long as a public report is made.
(1) The Advocate is not required to present or propose to the Commission a stipulation, settlement, or consent order offer from the Respondent unless the Advocate agrees to the terms of the offer.(2) Commission staff shall send to the referring agency a copy of the proposed stipulation, settlement, or consent order, notify the referring agency of the meeting at which the Commission will consider the proposed stipulation or order, and advise the referring agency that any written response to the proposed stipulation or order submitted by the referring agency will be provided to the Commission for its consideration. If the referring agency files a written response, a copy of it will be provided to the Respondent and the Advocate by Commission staff.(3) At least two-thirds of the members of the Commission present at a meeting must vote to reject or deviate from a stipulation or settlement that is recommended by the Advocate.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 34-17.017
Rulemaking Authority 112.322(9) FS. Law Implemented Art. II, Section 8, Fla. Const., 112.322, 112.324 FS.
New 11-24-13, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 249, December 24, 2024 effective 1/9/2025.