(1) Licensure fees, as defined by authorizing statute or rule, are non-refundable once submitted to the Agency. An applicant may submit a request for refund if monies in excess of required fees are submitted to the Agency. Such requests must be made using State of Florida Department of Financial Services, Application for Refund form number DFS-AA-4, Rev. 0207, incorporated herein by reference, available online at: http://myfloridacfo.com/aadir/refund_application.htm and submitted to the appropriate licensing unit. The following are examples of excess fee payments that are eligible for refund:
    (a) Fees in excess of the required fee amount;
    (b) A renewal reminder letter indicates an error in the required fee amount;
    (c) An inspection fee is submitted when no inspection fee is required;
    (d) An excess fee is submitted as an accredited provider when the licensee or applicant is not accredited; or
    (e) An application is returned due to early submission.
    (2) When payment for licensure fees has been dishonored, the licensee has 10 days from the date of notification to remit to the Agency the licensure fee plus any applicable fees as provided by law in the form of a money order or cashier’s check. In the event that the licensure fee is not paid, the license may be subject to revocation or suspension.
    (3) A request for a replacement license must be accompanied by a $25 fee.
    (4) In addition to required application, per-bed, and inspection fees, a request to amend a license must be accompanied by a $25 fee.
Rulemaking Authority 408.819 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 408.805. History-New 7-14-10.