408.820 – Exemptions.
408.820 Exemptions.—Except as prescribed in authorizing statutes, the following exemptions shall apply to specified requirements of this part: (1) Laboratories authorized to perform testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Act, as provided under ss. 112.0455 and 440.102, are exempt from s. 408.810(5)-(10). (2) Birth centers, as provided under chapter 383, are exempt from s. 408.810(7)-(10). (3) Abortion clinics, as provided […]
408.806 – License application process.
408.806 License application process.— (1) An application for licensure must be made to the agency on forms furnished by the agency, submitted under oath or attestation, and accompanied by the appropriate fee in order to be accepted and considered timely. The application must contain information required by authorizing statutes and applicable rules and must include: (a) The name, […]
408.8065 – Additional licensure requirements for home health agencies, home medical equipment providers, and health care clinics.
408.8065 Additional licensure requirements for home health agencies, home medical equipment providers, and health care clinics.— (1) An applicant for initial licensure, or initial licensure due to a change of ownership, as a home health agency, home medical equipment provider, or health care clinic shall: (a) Demonstrate financial ability to operate, as required under s. 408.810(8) and this […]
408.807 – Change of ownership.
408.807 Change of ownership.—Whenever a change of ownership occurs: (1) The transferor shall notify the agency in writing at least 60 days before the anticipated date of the change of ownership. (2) The transferee shall make application to the agency for a license within the timeframes required in s. 408.806. (3) The transferor shall be responsible and liable for: […]
408.808 – License categories.
408.808 License categories.— (1) STANDARD LICENSE.—A standard license may be issued to an applicant at the time of initial licensure, license renewal, or change of ownership. A standard license shall be issued when the applicant is in compliance with all statutory requirements and agency rules. Unless sooner revoked, a standard license expires 2 years after the date […]
408.809 – Background screening; prohibited offenses.
408.809 Background screening; prohibited offenses.— (1) Level 2 background screening pursuant to chapter 435 must be conducted through the agency on each of the following persons, who are considered employees for the purposes of conducting screening under chapter 435: (a) The licensee, if an individual. (b) The administrator or a similarly titled person who is responsible for the day-to-day […]
408.810 – Minimum licensure requirements.
408.810 Minimum licensure requirements.—In addition to the licensure requirements specified in this part, authorizing statutes, and applicable rules, each applicant and licensee must comply with the requirements of this section in order to obtain and maintain a license. (1) An applicant for licensure must comply with the background screening requirements of s. 408.809. (2) An applicant for licensure […]
408.811 – Right of inspection; copies; inspection reports; plan for correction of deficiencies.
408.811 Right of inspection; copies; inspection reports; plan for correction of deficiencies.— (1) An authorized officer or employee of the agency may make or cause to be made any inspection or investigation deemed necessary by the agency to determine the state of compliance with this part, authorizing statutes, and applicable rules. The right of inspection extends to […]
408.812 – Unlicensed activity.
408.812 Unlicensed activity.— (1) A person or entity may not offer or advertise services that require licensure as defined by this part, authorizing statutes, or applicable rules to the public without obtaining a valid license from the agency. A licenseholder may not advertise or hold out to the public that he or she holds a license for […]
408.813 – Administrative fines; violations.
408.813 Administrative fines; violations.—As a penalty for any violation of this part, authorizing statutes, or applicable rules, the agency may impose an administrative fine. (1) Unless the amount or aggregate limitation of the fine is prescribed by authorizing statutes or applicable rules, the agency may establish criteria by rule for the amount or aggregate limitation of administrative […]