- (1) “Citation” means an instrument which meets the requirements set forth in Section 456.077, F.S., and which is served upon a licensee for the purpose of assessing a penalty in an amount established by this rule.
- (2) In lieu of the disciplinary procedures contained in Section 456.073, F.S., the Department may issue a citation to the subject within six months after the filing of the complaint which is the basis for the citation. All citations will include a requirement that the respondent correct the violation, if remediable, within a specified period of time and impose whatever obligations will remedy the offense.
(3) The Board designates the following as a citation violation, which shall result in the Board imposing a penalty of $25.00:
- (a) A first time failure to report a misdemeanor to the Board, in writing within 30 days after the licensee has been convicted or found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction, in violation of Section 456.072(1)(x), F.S.
- (b) A first time failure to comply with s. 456.0625, F.S., relating to refunding overpayments to patients in violation of Section 456.072(1)(tt), F.S. Reimbursement must be paid within 10 business days.
Rulemaking Authority 456.077, 464.006 FS. Law Implemented 456.077, 456.072 FS. History–New 6-20-17, Amended 1-1-26.