Summary


Rule 59A-18.001, F.A.C., repeats the purpose that is stated in Section 400.462(2), F.S. The requirements for access to records and frequency of surveys in Rule 59A-18.015, F.A.C., are now in state law at Section 408.811, F.S.; therefore, the rule is no longer needed. Rule 59A-18.016, F.A.C., provides authority for injunctions and specifies fine amounts. Since the authority for injunctions is in Section 408.816, F.S., and amounts for fines are specified in Section 400.484(2), 408.806(2)(d), and 400.506(4) and (15), F.S., Rule 59A-18.016, F.A.C., needs to be repealed. Also, the Agency’s review of the rules found that the Agency does not have legal authority in the state law to keep Rule 59A-18.016, F.A.C., and it must be repealed.