27022277, 65E-5.350 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27022277

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Mental Health Program

Chapter:

MENTAL HEALTH ACT REGULATION

Overview

RULE:

65E-5.350

Eligibility Criteria and Procedures for Designation of Receiving Facilities

PURPOSE:

Amendments align the eligibility criteria and procedures for designation as a Baker Act receiving facility with current law, practice, and policies.

SUMMARY:

Amendments include: (1) removes duplicative language that is in statute, (2) clarifies language to make clear, (3) adds collection of data, (4) incorporates form CF-MH 3125, Application for Designation as a Baker Act Receiving Facility, and (5) allows the Department and community to plan for closures to reduce and minimize service interruption.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

394.461(6)

LAW:

394.461

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/5/2023 Vol. 49/66

COMMENTS:

From 4/5/2023 To 4/26/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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