(1) It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any person willfully, knowingly, or intentionally to:
(a) Fail, by false statement, misrepresentation, impersonation, or other fraudulent means, to disclose in any application for voluntary or paid employment a material fact used in making a determination as to such person’s qualifications to be a direct service provider;
(b) Provide or attempt to provide supports or services with direct service providers who are not in compliance with the background screening requirements in this chapter; or
(c) Use information from the criminal records or central abuse hotline obtained under s. 393.0655, s. 393.066, or s. 393.067 for any purpose other than screening that person for employment as specified in those sections or release such information to any other person for any purpose other than screening for employment as specified in those sections.
(2) It is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, for any person willfully, knowingly, or intentionally to use information from the juvenile records of a person obtained under s. 393.0655, s. 393.066, or s. 393.067 for any purpose other than screening for employment as specified in those sections or to release information from such records to any other person for any purpose other than screening for employment as specified in those sections.
History.—s. 9, ch. 85-54; s. 27, ch. 90-347; s. 11, ch. 94-154; s. 63, ch. 2000-349; s. 21, ch. 2006-227.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 393 - Developmental Disabilities
393.062 - Legislative Findings and Declaration of Intent.
393.065 - Application and Eligibility Determination.
393.0651 - Family or Individual Support Plan.
393.0654 - Direct Service Providers; Private Sector Services.
393.0655 - Screening of Direct Service Providers.
393.0657 - Persons Not Required to Be Refingerprinted or Rescreened.
393.066 - Community Services and Treatment.
393.0675 - Injunctive Proceedings Authorized.
393.0678 - Receivership Proceedings.
393.0679 - Utilization Review.
393.068 - Family Care Program.
393.0695 - Provision of In-Home Subsidies.
393.075 - General Liability Coverage.
393.11 - Involuntary Admission to Residential Services.
393.12 - Capacity; Appointment of Guardian Advocate.
393.122 - Applications for Continued Residential Services.
393.13 - Treatment of Persons With Developmental Disabilities.
393.135 - Sexual Misconduct Prohibited; Reporting Required; Penalties.
393.15 - Legislative Intent; Community Resources Development Loan Program.
393.17 - Behavioral Programs; Certification of Behavior Analysts.
393.18 - Comprehensive Transitional Education Program.
393.23 - Developmental Disabilities Centers; Trust Accounts.