400.515  Injunction proceedings.--In addition to the other powers provided under this chapter, the agency may institute injunction proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain or prevent the establishment or operation of a home health agency or nurse registry that does not have a license or that is in violation of any provision of this part or any rule adopted pursuant to this part. The agency may also institute injunction proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction when violation of this part or of applicable rules constitutes an emergency affecting the immediate health and safety of a patient or client.

History.--s. 44, ch. 75-233; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 7, 23, ch. 93-214; s. 10, ch. 2005-243.