Douglas G. Norris v. Florida Department Professional Regulation Division Real Estate

The appellant seeks review of an order of the Florida Real Estate Commission which revoked the appellant's real estate salesman's license. In the early 1980's the appellant engaged in the smuggling of marijuana and used the profits therefrom to purchase real property in North Carolina and Virginia, under assumed names, to be used as stash houses for storing the marijuana. During this period, he facilitated the importation of about 29 tons of marijuana. Subsequent to commission of these acts in 1986, the appellant obtained his real estate license. After receiving his real estate salesman's license, the appellant was charged with the aforementioned crimes by Federal Grand Jury indictment. He pleaded guilty to certain counts, was convicted, and sentenced to a federal prison in 1986. He did not notify the appellee of any of these events.