An order was issued on February 7, 2024 that disposes of the petition for waiver or variance from Rule 65E-4.016(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Fairwinds Treatment Center. The Notice of Variances and Waivers was published ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Mental Health Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65E-4.016Mental Health Residential Treatment Facilities

The Department of Children and Families hereby gives notice: An order was issued on February 7, 2024 that disposes of the petition for waiver or variance from subsection 65E-4.016(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Fairwinds Treatment Center. The Notice of Variances and Waivers was published in Vol. 50, No. 17 of the Florida Administrative Register on January 25, 2024. Subsection 65E-4.016(1), states, in pertinent part, that residential treatment facilities that primarily provide treatment for eating disorders, weight loss programs, substance abuse or other specialty psychiatric treatment program are excluded from licensure under this rule.

The petition for waiver was granted because Petitioner demonstrated a potential violation of principles of fairness and that the underlying purpose of the statutes will be achieved.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 2415 North Monroe Street, Suite 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303 or [e-mail].