Interference; retaliation; penalties

400.0083

Interference; retaliation; penalties.

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(1)

A person, long-term care facility, or other entity may not willfully interfere with a representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in the performance of official duties.

(2)

A person, long-term care facility, or other entity may not knowingly or willfully take action or retaliate against any resident, employee, or other person for filing a complaint with, providing information to, or otherwise cooperating with any representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

(3)

A person, long-term care facility, or other entity that violates this section:

(a)

Is liable for damages and equitable relief as determined by law.

(b)

Commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.

History.

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ss. 12, 30, ch. 93-177; s. 132, ch. 2000-349; s. 52, ch. 2000-367; s. 16, ch. 2006-121; s. 15, ch. 2015-31.