Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65D - Substance Abuse Program
Chapter 65D-30 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES OFFICE
Section 65D-30.0032 - Display of Licenses

(1) Display of Licenses. Licenses shall be displayed in a conspicuous, publicly accessible place within each facility.

(2) A license is valid only for the provider, location(s), service component, and type for which the license is issued.

(3) Licenses shall exhibit the name under which the provider conducts business.

(4) Marketing or advertising materials shall use the legal entity's name registered with the Division of Corporations, and any reference to a service component must use the name of the licensed service component as defined in subsection 397.311(26), F.S. and subsection 65D-30.002(17), F.A.C.

(5) Special Information Displayed on Licenses. In the case of addictions receiving facilities, inpatient detoxification, intensive inpatient treatment, and residential treatment, each license shall include the licensed bed capacity. The Department shall identify on the license all component(s) accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Department, which may be found at the following link: http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/substance-abuse/licensure-regulation. In the case of providers or components of providers that are accredited, licenses shall also include the following statement, "This license was issued based, in part, on the survey report of a Department recognized accrediting organization." This statement will not be included on the license when issuance is also based on the results of the Department's licensing inspections.

(6) All licenses, certifications, or recognitions of any entity pursuant to this chapter shall also include the following statement, "The issuance of a license, certification, or recognition pursuant to chapter 65D-30, F.A.C., neither guarantees, expresses, nor implies an outcome. A license, certification, or recognition represents attainment of the minimum standards to conduct business as a substance use disorder treatment or prevention provider in the state of Florida."

(7) Failure to properly display a license is a Class IV violation as defined in rule 65D-30.0038, F.A.C., and must be corrected within five (5) calendar days.