Fowler v. Department of Health, Board of Optometry

Shannon D. Fowler (Appellant), O.D., a Florida-licensed optometrist, appeals a final order of the Board of Optometry (the Board) finding a violation of Count I of the second administrative complaint. We affirm those portions of the final order dismissing Counts II, III, and IV of that same complaint and directing Appellant to receive a reprimand for the Count I violation. However, we reverse the Board’s decision to impose an administrative fine, which overruled the recommendation of the administrative law judge (ALJ) without complying with the specific requirements of section 120.57(1)©,…