1. (1) For Minor Patient Care Violations the range of penalties are as follows:

   1. (a) First violation – administrative fine of not less than $750.00 nor more than $5,000.00 per count or offense and, if appropriate, a period of probation of not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months.
   2. (b) Second violation – administrative fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $6,000.00 per count or offense and a period of probation of not less than 12 months nor more than 18 months.
   3. (c) Third violation – administrative fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and a period of suspension of not less than 3 months nor more than 12 months.

2. (2) For Major Patient Care Violations the range of penalties are as follows:

   1. (a) First violation – administrative fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00 per count or offense and, if appropriate, a period of probation of not less than 12 months nor more than 18 months.
   2. (b) Second violation – administrative fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and a period of probation and, if appropriate, a period of suspension of not less than 12 months nor more than 24 months.
   3. (c) Third violation – administrative fine of not less than $3,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and revocation.

Rulemaking Authority 456.079 FS. Law Implemented 456.079 FS. History–New 2-24-87, Formerly 21Q-15.004, 61F8-15.004, 59V-15.004, Amended 5-13-04.