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394.902  Denial, suspension, and revocation; other remedies.--

(1)  The department may issue an emergency order suspending or revoking a license if the department determines that the continued operation of the licensed facility presents a clear and present danger to the public health or safety.

(2)  The department may impose a moratorium on elective admissions to a licensee or any program or portion of a licensed facility if the department determines that any condition in the facility presents a threat to the public health or safety.

(3)  If the department determines that an applicant or licensee is not in compliance with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the department may deny, suspend, or revoke the license or application or may suspend, revoke, or impose reasonable restrictions on any portion of the license. If a license is revoked, the licensee is barred from submitting any application for licensure to the department for a period of 6 months following revocation.

(4)  The department may maintain an action in circuit court to enjoin the operation of any licensed or unlicensed facility in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.

(5)  License denial, suspension, or revocation procedures shall be in accordance with chapter 120.

History.--ss. 8, 11, ch. 85-167; s. 4, ch. 91-429.