§ 429.53 — Consultation by the agency

Florida § 429.53

• Jurisdiction: Florida
• Title: XXX
• Ch. 429: ASSISTED CARE COMMUNITIES

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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.

Legislative History

ss. 15, 19, ch. 87-371; s. 22, ch. 89-294; ss. 34, 38, 39, ch. 93-216; s. 2, ch. 2006-197.