Paylan, M.D. v. Depart. of Health

Christina Paylan appeals from a final administrative order from the Department of Health (Department) denying her appli cation for renewal of her medical license. The Department’s order was based on the application of section 456.0635(3)(a)(2), Florida Statutes (2016), which mandates denial of a renewal application from any applicant who has been convicted of or pleaded to a felony under chapters 409, 817, or 893, Florida Statutes, 1 unless the applicant is either “currently enrolled in a drug court program that allows the withdrawal of the plea for that felony upon successful completion of…