400.993 Unlicensed clinics; reporting. - Florida Statutes

400.993 Unlicensed clinics; reporting.

   (1) Any person who violates s. 408.812 regarding unlicensed activity commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Each day of continued operation is a separate offense.

   (2) Any person found guilty of violating s. 408.812 a second or subsequent time commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided under s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Each day of continued operation is a separate offense.

   (3) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, any health care provider who is aware of the operation of an unlicensed clinic shall report that facility to the agency. Failure to report a clinic that the provider knows or has reasonable cause to suspect is unlicensed shall be reported to the provider’s licensing board.

History. s. 4, ch. 2003-411; s. 127, ch. 2007-230.