2002 Florida Code
TITLE XXIX PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 400 NURSING HOMES AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES  
PART XI INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS (ss. 400.960-400.969)
400.965   Action by agency against licensee; grounds.

400.965  Action by agency against licensee; grounds.--

(1)  Any of the following conditions constitute grounds for action by the agency against a licensee:

(a)  A misrepresentation of a material fact in the application;

(b)  The commission of an intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health or safety of residents of the facility;

(c)  A violation of any provision of this part or rules adopted under this part; or

(d)  The commission of any act constituting a ground upon which application for a license may be denied.

(2)  If the agency has a reasonable belief that any of such conditions exists, it shall:

(a)  In the case of an applicant for original licensure, deny the application.

(b)  In the case of an applicant for relicensure or a current licensee, take administrative action as provided in s. 400.968 or s. 400.969 or injunctive action as authorized by s. 400.963.

(c)  In the case of a facility operating without a license, take injunctive action as authorized in s. 400.963.

History.--s. 9, ch. 99-144; s. 36, ch. 2002-400.