Florida § 400.0070 - Conflicts of interest.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 400.0070 — Conflicts of interest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 400.0070. Conflicts of interest.
(1) A representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program may not: (a) Have a direct involvement in the licensing or certification of, or an ownership or investment interest in, a long-term care facility or a provider of a long-term care service. (b) Be employed by, or participate in the management of, a long-term care facility. (c) Receive, or have a right to receive, directly or indirectly, remuneration, in cash or in kind, under a compensation agreement with the owner or operator of a long-term care facility. (2) Each representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program shall certify that he or she does not have a conflict of interest. (3) The department, in consultation with the state ombudsman, shall define by rule: (a) Situations that constitute a conflict of interest which could materially affect the objectivity or capacity of an individual to serve as a representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program while carrying out the purposes of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program as specified in this part. (b) The procedure by which an individual listed in subsection (2) must certify that he or she does not have a conflict of interest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 400.0070
What does Florida Statutes § 400.0070 cover?
Section 400.0070 ("Conflicts of interest.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 400.0070?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 400.0070" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 400.0070 apply to my situation?
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