Florida § 400.0712 - Application for inactive license.
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§ 400.0712. Application for inactive license.
(1) As specified in this section, the agency may issue an inactive license to a nursing home facility for all or a portion of its beds. Any request by a licensee that a nursing home or portion of a nursing home become inactive must be submitted to the agency in the approved format. The facility may not initiate any suspension of services, notify residents, or initiate inactivity before receiving approval from the agency; and a licensee that violates this provision may not be issued an inactive license. (2) The agency may issue an inactive license to a nursing home that chooses to use an unoccupied contiguous portion of the facility for an alternative use to meet the needs of elderly persons through the use of less restrictive, less institutional services. (a) An inactive license issued under this subsection may be granted for a period not to exceed the current licensure expiration date but may be renewed by the agency at the time of licensure renewal. (b) A request to extend the inactive license must be submitted to the agency in the approved format and approved by the agency in writing. (c) Nursing homes that receive an inactive license to provide alternative services shall not receive preference for participation in the Assisted Living for the Elderly Medicaid waiver. (3) The agency shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 necessary to implement this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 400.0712
What does Florida Statutes § 400.0712 cover?
Section 400.0712 ("Application for inactive license.") 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 § 400.0712?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 400.0712" (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 § 400.0712 apply to my situation?
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