On January 14, 2008, Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H., State Surgeon General of the Department of Health, issued an Order of Emergency Suspension with the regard to the permit of Medline Industries, Inc., permit number 22:01022. This Emergency Suspension Order was predicated upon the Secretarys findings of an immediate and serious danger to the public health, safety and welfare pursuant to Chapter 499, Florida Statutes, (F.S.). Section 499.066(5), F.S., empowers the State Surgeon General to issue and summarily suspend a permit if it determines that any condition in the establishment presents a danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, in accordance with Section 120.60(6), F.S.
- Notice of Emergency Action
