Griffis v. State, Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Roger Griffis appeals the final administrative order of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board (“DBPR”) rendered on January 26, 2010. The order revoked two licenses the Department had previously issued to Griffis, imposed a fine and ordered Griffis to pay restitution to a customer. Dep’t Bus. & Prof'l Regulation v. Griffis, DBPR case no. 2007-040723.

Griffis did not file his notice of appeal until October 15, 2010. He argues that his late filing should be excused because he did not learn of the final order until October, 2010 due…