Florida Administrative Code
59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
59E - Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
Chapter 59E-2 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE AND RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
Section 59E-2.025 - Guidelines for Calculation of Administrative Fines
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(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.
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
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.
Rulemaking Authority 408.15 FS. Law Implemented 408.08 FS.
New 6-1-92, Formerly 10N-2.025, Amended 10-7-21.