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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXX
SOCIAL WELFARE
Chapter 429
ASSISTED CARE COMMUNITIES
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F.S. 429.53
429.53 Consultation by the agency.
(1) The area offices of licensure and certification of the agency shall provide consultation to the following upon request:
(a) A licensee of a facility.
(b) A person interested in obtaining a license to operate a facility under this part.
(2) As used in this section, “consultation” includes:
(a) An explanation of the requirements of this part and rules adopted pursuant thereto;
(b) An explanation of the license application and renewal procedures;
(c) The provision of a checklist of general local and state approvals required prior to constructing or developing a facility and a listing of the types of agencies responsible for such approvals;
(d) An explanation of benefits and financial assistance available to a recipient of supplemental security income residing in a facility;
(e) Any other information which the agency deems necessary to promote compliance with the requirements of this part; and
(f) A preconstruction review of a facility to ensure compliance with agency rules and this part.
(3) The agency may charge a fee commensurate with the cost of providing consultation under this section.
History.ss. 15, 19, ch. 87-371; s. 22, ch. 89-294; ss. 34, 38, 39, ch. 93-216; s. 2, ch. 2006-197.
Note.Former s. 400.453.