(1) A person may not, in connection with the solicitation of contributions by or on behalf of an assisted living facility or facilities, misrepresent or mislead any person, by any manner, means, practice, or device whatsoever, to believe that the receipts of such solicitation will be used for charitable purposes, if that is not the fact.
(2) Solicitation of contributions of any kind in a threatening, coercive, or unduly forceful manner by or on behalf of an assisted living facility or facilities by any agent, employee, owner, or representative of any assisted living facility or facilities is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the license of the assisted living facility or facilities by or on behalf of which such contributions were solicited.
(3) The admission or maintenance of assisted living facility residents whose care is supported, in whole or in part, by state funds may not be conditioned upon the receipt of any manner of contribution or donation from any person. The solicitation or receipt of contributions in violation of this subsection is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license, as provided in s. 429.14, for any assisted living facility by or on behalf of which such contributions were solicited.
(4) An assisted living facility may accept additional supplementation from third parties on behalf of residents receiving optional state supplementation in accordance with s. 409.212.
History.—ss. 50, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 16, 38, 39, ch. 93-216; s. 13, ch. 95-210; ss. 2, 44, ch. 2006-197.
Note.—Former s. 400.42.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 429 - Assisted Care Communities
Part I - Assisted Living Facilities (Ss. 429.01-429.55)
429.01 - Short title; purpose.
429.04 - Facilities to be licensed; exemptions.
429.07 - License required; fee.
429.075 - Limited mental health license.
429.08 - Unlicensed facilities; referral of person for residency to unlicensed facility; penalties.
429.11 - Initial application for license.
429.12 - Sale or transfer of ownership of a facility.
429.14 - Administrative penalties.
429.17 - Expiration of license; renewal; conditional license.
429.174 - Background screening.
429.176 - Notice of change of administrator.
429.177 - Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders; certain disclosures.
429.178 - Special care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders.
429.18 - Disposition of fees and administrative fines.
429.19 - Violations; imposition of administrative fines; grounds.
429.195 - Rebates prohibited; penalties.
429.20 - Certain solicitation prohibited; third-party supplementation.
429.22 - Receivership proceedings.
429.255 - Use of personnel; emergency care.
429.256 - Assistance with self-administration of medication and with other tasks.
429.26 - Appropriateness of placements; examinations of residents.
429.27 - Property and personal affairs of residents.
429.275 - Business practice; personnel records; liability insurance.
429.28 - Resident bill of rights.
429.29 - Civil actions to enforce rights.
429.295 - Certain provisions not applicable to actions under this part.
429.296 - Statute of limitations.
429.297 - Punitive damages; pleading; burden of proof.
429.298 - Punitive damages; limitation.
429.31 - Closing of facility; notice; penalty.
429.34 - Right of entry and inspection.
429.35 - Maintenance of records; reports.
429.41 - Rules establishing standards.
429.42 - Pharmacy and dietary services.
429.435 - Uniform firesafety standards.
429.44 - Construction and renovation; requirements.
429.445 - Compliance with local zoning requirements.
429.47 - Prohibited acts; penalties for violation.
429.49 - Resident records; penalties for alteration.
429.52 - Staff training and educational requirements.
429.53 - Consultation by the agency.