Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6E-4.007 - On Site Visits

(1) Authority to inspect - Employees of the Commission or a designee shall have the power to inspect institutions in a lawful manner for a full or partial site visit at all reasonable hours under the following conditions:

(a) Assisting an institution in complying with the rules and statutes;

(b) As a criterion for annual licensure;

(c) Determining if any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule thereunder is being violated;

(d) For the purpose of securing such other evidence as may be needed for prosecution pursuant to Section 1005.38, F.S.;

(e) By the order of the Commission; and,

(f) Upon receiving an application containing information that may cause an investigation to be made of the institution.

(2) On Site Visit Process.

(a) Employees or designees of the Commission shall have the authority to perform announced or unannounced on site visits and to inspect such files, facilities, and equipment as well as conduct interviews with such individuals as appropriate to determine whether the institution is in compliance with Chapter 1005, F.S., and the Commission rules.

(b) Failure to provide full access to the institution's files, facilities and equipment or prevention of interviews is grounds for disciplinary action.

(c) A detailed written report of findings shall be compiled by staff and made a part of the institution's file.

(d) The institution shall pay the required fees to cover the travel and per diem expenses of the Commission staff and committee members.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6E-4.007

Rulemaking Authority 1005.22(1)(e), 1005.31(2), 1005.33(1), 1005.38(1) FS. Law Implemented 1005.31(2), 1005.33, 1005.38 FS.

New 12-23-03.

New 12-23-03.