Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59E-2.025 - Guidelines for Calculation of Administrative Fines

(1) In order to provide consistency and predictability in the imposition of administrative fines, the Agency will follow these guidelines in imposing fines for the following offenses.

(a) Failure to file a report or document on or before the due date; failure to correct a report or document which has been filed but contained errors or deficiencies; failure to pay an assessment due pursuant to Sections 408.08, 408.20, F.S.:

Fine Minimum Maximum

per bed fine fine

per day per day per day

First Occurrence $.10 $20 $150

Second Occurrence $.20 $40 $300

Third Occurrence $.50 $100 $500

(b) Failure to file a report or document on or before the due date or failure to correct a report or document which has been filed but contained errors or deficiencies when such violation results in the information being unavailable for inclusion in the Agency's scheduled publication or scheduled public release of the information:

Fine Minimum Maximum

per bed fine fine

per day per day per day

First Occurrence $3.50 $750 $1, 000

Second Occurrence N/A $750 $1, 000

(2) No fine may be assessed which exceeds $1, 000 per day for each day in violation.

(3) This rule is in effect for five years from its effective date.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59E-2.025

Rulemaking Authority 408.15 FS. Law Implemented 408.08 FS.

New 6-1-92, Formerly 10N-2.025, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 183, September 21, 2021 effective 10/7/2021.

New 6-1-92, Formerly 10N-2.025, Amended 10-7-21.