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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 651.108

  • Provider: means the owner or operator, whether a natural person, partnership or other unincorporated association, however organized, trust, or corporation, of an institution, building, residence, or other place, whether operated for profit or not, which owner or operator provides continuing care or continuing care at-home for a fixed or variable fee, or for any other remuneration of any type, whether fixed or variable, for the period of care, payable in a lump sum or lump sum and monthly maintenance charges or in installments. See Florida Statutes 651.011

(1) If the office finds that one or more grounds exist for the discretionary revocation or suspension of a certificate of authority issued under this chapter, the office, in lieu of such revocation or suspension, may impose a fine upon the provider in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation.
(2) If it is found that the provider has knowingly and willfully violated a lawful order of the office or a provision of this chapter, the office may impose a fine in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each such violation.