64B4-5.007. Citations

(1) Definitions. As used in this rule:

(a) “Citation” means an instrument which meets the requirements set forth in Section 456.077, F.S., and which is served upon a subject for the purpose of assessing a penalty in an amount established by this rule;

(b) “Subject” means the licensee, registered intern, provisional licensee, applicant, person, partnership, corporation, or other entity alleged to have committed a violation designated in this rule.

(2) In lieu of the disciplinary procedures contained in Section 456.073, F.S., the Department is hereby authorized to dispose of any violation designated herein by issuing a citation to the subject within six months after the filing of the complaint which is the basis for the citation.

(3) The Board hereby designates as offenses for citations and the appropriate penalties the following:

(a) Failure to make available to a patient or client upon written request, reports, copies of test results, or documents in the possession or under the control of the licensee, registered intern, provisional licensee, or certificateholder which have been prepared for and paid for by the patient or client – $500.

(b) Failure of any subject to inform the Department within 30 days of any change of address of either a place of practice or current mailing address – $500.

Rulemaking Authority 456.077, 491.004(5) FS. Law Implemented 456.077 FS. History–New 1-7-92, Formerly 21CC-5.007, 61F4-5.007, 59P-5.007, Amended 12-11-97, 2-9-99, 10-18-99, 3-27-05, 8-10-17.