1. (1) The area offices of licensure and certification of the agency shall provide consultation to the following upon request:

   1. (a) A licensee of a facility.
   2. (b) A person interested in obtaining a license to operate a facility under this part.

2. (2) As used in this section, "consultation" includes:

   1. (a) An explanation of the requirements of this part and rules adopted pursuant thereto;
   2. (b) An explanation of the license application and renewal procedures;
   3. (c) The provision of a checklist of general local and state approvals required prior to constructing or developing a facility and a listing of the types of agencies responsible for such approvals;
   4. (d) An explanation of benefits and financial assistance available to a recipient of supplemental security income residing in a facility;
   5. (e) Any other information which the agency deems necessary to promote compliance with the requirements of this part; and
   6. (f) A preconstruction review of a facility to ensure compliance with agency rules and this part.
3. (3) The agency may charge a fee commensurate with the cost of providing consultation under this section.

History.--ss. 15, 19, ch. 87-371; s. 22, ch. 89-294; ss. 34, 38, 39, ch. 93-216.