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1997 Florida Statutes
Denial, suspension, revocation of license; administrative fines; investigations and inspections.
400.556 Denial, suspension, revocation of license; administrative fines; investigations and inspections.--
(1) The agency may deny, revoke, or suspend a license under this part or may impose an administrative fine against the owner of an adult day care center or its operator or employee in the manner provided in chapter 120.
(2) Each of the following actions by the owner of an adult day care center or by its operator or employee is a ground for action by the agency against the owner of the center or its operator or employee:
(a) An intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health or safety of center participants.
(b) A violation of this part or of any standard or rule under this part.
(c) A confirmed report of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation, as defined in s. 415.102, or of child abuse or neglect, as defined in 1s. 415.503, which report has been upheld following a hearing held pursuant to chapter 120 or a waiver of such hearing.
(d) Failure to follow the criteria and procedures provided under part I of chapter 394 relating to the transportation, voluntary admission, and involuntary examination of center participants.
(e) Multiple or repeated violations of this part or of any standard or rule adopted under this part.
(3) The agency is responsible for all investigations and inspections conducted pursuant to this part.
History.--s. 7, ch. 78-336; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 7, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 40, ch. 96-169.
1Note.--As amended by s. 43, ch. 95-228, s. 415.503 does not define the term "confirmed report."