22831683, 65G-2.0041 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 22831683

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Chapter:

LICENSURE OF RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES

Overview

RULE:

65G-2.0041

License Violations - Disciplinary Actions

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the rule amendments is to designate additional Class 1 violations for facilities licensed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (“Agency”) under chapter 393, F.S. These are intended to promote compliance with the Agency’s licensing rules and deter staff of facilities licensed under chapter 393, F.S. from concealing license violations; hindering investigations relating to the health, safety, and welfare of residents and employees in Agency-licensed facilities; and permitting controlling entities who have been convicted of a disqualifying offense under chapter 435, F.S. from having contact with Agency clients.

SUBJECT:

The subject area to be addressed in the rule amendments is licensee action for which the Agency may pursue disciplinary action.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

393.501, 393.067, 393.0673, F.S.

LAW:

393.067, 393.0673, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/21/2020 Vol. 46/13

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

393.501, 393.067, 393.0673, F.S., 393.067, 393.0673, F.S.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=65G-2.0041&PDate=1/21/2020&Section=1

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