(1) Definitions. As used in this rule:

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 64B4-5.007

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
    (a) “”Citation”” means an instrument which meets the requirements set forth in Florida Statutes § 456.077, and which is served upon a subject for the purpose of assessing a penalty in an amount established by this rule;
    (b) “”Subject”” means the licensee, registered intern, provisional licensee, applicant, person, partnership, corporation, or other entity alleged to have committed a violation designated in this rule.
    (2) In lieu of the disciplinary procedures contained in Florida Statutes § 456.073, the Department is hereby authorized to dispose of any violation designated herein by issuing a citation to the subject within six months after the filing of the complaint which is the basis for the citation.
    (3) The Board hereby designates as offenses for citations and the appropriate penalties the following:
    (a) Failure to make available to a patient or client upon written request, reports, copies of test results, or documents in the possession or under the control of the licensee, registered intern, provisional licensee, or certificateholder which have been prepared for and paid for by the patient or client – $500.
    (b) Failure of any subject to inform the Department within 30 days of any change of address of either a place of practice or current mailing address – $500.
Rulemaking Authority 456.077, 491.004(5) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 456.077. History-New 1-7-92, Formerly 21CC-5.007, 61F4-5.007, 59P-5.007, Amended 12-11-97, 2-9-99, 10-18-99, 3-27-05, 8-10-17.