Section 65D-30.0033 - License Types(1) Probationary License.(a) Conditions Permitting Issuance. A probationary license is issued to a new applicant upon completion of all applicable requirements. For providers with existing licensed component(s), an amended license will be issued to the provider with the newly added service component under a probationary status.(b) If all licensure requirements are not met after issuing of a probationary status, a regular status will not be issued.(c) Special Requirements Regarding Probationary Status. The following special requirements apply regarding new applicants:1. A new applicant shall refrain from providing non-exempt services until a probationary status is issued;2. New applicants that lease or purchase any real property during the application process do so at their own risk. Such lease or purchase does not obligate the Department to approve the applicant for licensing; and3. In instances where an applicant fails to admit individuals for services during the initial probationary period, the Department shall not issue a regular status, even where other standards have been met. If an applicant continues to pursue licensure, the applicant must reapply and pay the associated fees.(d) Issuing New Licenses. All licenses issued to a provider shall have the same expiration dates; any additional licenses that are issued to the provider will carry the same expiration date as provider's existing regular licenses.(e) Methadone Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Addiction Provider Components. A methadone medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder for addiction provider shall not initiate methadone medication assisted treatment during the probationary period, until SAMHSA provisional certification and DEA registration has been issued.(2) Regular License.(a) A regular status is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance.(b) If a regular status replaces a probationary status, the regular status shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the date the probationary status was issued if there are no other licenses issued to the provider.(c) When a provider has an existing regular status, the regular status replacing a probationary status will carry the same expiration date as the provider's existing license.(d) When a regular status replaces an interim status, the anniversary date of the regular status shall not change.(3) Interim License. (a) Conditions Permitting Issuance. An interim status will replace a regular status for a period not to exceed 90 days, where the Department finds that any one (1) of the following conditions exist.1. The provider is in substantial noncompliance with licensing standards.2. The provider has failed to provide proof of compliance with local fire, safety, or health requirements.3. The provider is involved in license suspension or revocation proceedings. All components within a facility that are affected shall be listed on the interim license.
(b) Reissuing an Interim Status. The Department may reissue an interim status for an additional 90 days at the end of the initial 90-day period in the case of extreme hardship. Extreme hardship is defined as an inability to reach full compliance that cannot be attributed to the provider.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65D-30.0033
Rulemaking Authority 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 397.321(6), 397.407, 397.410 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 157, August 13, 2019 effective 8/29/2019, Amended by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 218, November 8, 2022 effective 11/22/2022, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 197, October 8, 2024 effective 10/20/2024.New 8-29-19, Amended 11-22-22.