Iturralade v. Department of Professional Regulation

This cause is before us on an interlocutory matter concerning the stay of appellant’s license to practice medicine. The purpose for this opinion is to point out the operation of Section 120.68(3), Florida Statutes, so frequently overlooked in licensing proceedings, and to emphasize the need for the licensing agency to immediately address the question of stay prior to or at the time of filing the notice of appeal.

On August 23, 1985, an order was entered staying the revocation of appellant’s license to practice medicine, without prejudice to the agency’s right to petition this court pursuant to…