(1) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, and except as provided in s. 400.967(3), a violation of any provision of this part, part II of chapter 408, or applicable rules is punishable by payment of an administrative or civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.
(2) A violation of this part or of rules adopted under this part is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate offense.
History.—s. 9, ch. 99-144; s. 37, ch. 2002-400; s. 120, ch. 2007-230.
Note.—Former s. 400.968(4).
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 400 - Nursing Homes and Related Health Care Facilities
Part VIII - Intermediate Care Facilities for Developmentally Disabled Persons (Ss. 400.960-400.969)
400.962 - License required; license application.
400.964 - Personnel screening requirement.
400.966 - Receivership proceedings.
400.967 - Rules and classification of deficiencies.