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2006 Florida Statutes

Section 400.0083, Florida Statutes 2006

400.0083  Interference; retaliation; penalties.--

(1)  It shall be unlawful for any person, long-term care facility, or other entity to willfully interfere with a representative of the office, the state council, or a local council in the performance of official duties.

(2)  It shall be unlawful for any person, long-term care facility, or other entity to knowingly or willfully take action or retaliate against any resident, employee, or other person for filing a complaint with, providing information to, or otherwise cooperating with any representative of the office, the state council, or a local council.

(3)  Any person, long-term care facility, or other entity that violates this section:

(a)  Shall be liable for damages and equitable relief as determined by law.

(b)  Commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083

History.--ss. 12, 30, ch. 93-177; s. 132, ch. 2000-349; s. 52, ch. 2000-367; s. 16, ch. 2006-121.