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The 2000 Florida Statutes

Title XXIX
PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 400
Nursing Homes And Related Health Care Facilities
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Section 400.622, Florida Statutes 2000

400.622  Injunctive proceedings.--The department, the Department of Children and Family Services, or the agency may institute injunctive proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to:

(1)  Enforce the provisions of this part or any license requirement, minimum standard, rule, or order issued or entered into under this part; or

(2)  Terminate the operation of an adult family-care home when violations of any license requirement, standard, or rule adopted under this part exist which materially affect the health, safety, or welfare of residents.

History.--ss. 1, 2, ch. 85-195; s. 39, ch. 87-225; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 9, ch. 93-209; s. 67, ch. 95-418; s. 9, ch. 98-338.