429.53 - Consultation by the agency.

FL Stat § 429.53 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.