Fla. Stat. 429.47
Prohibited acts; penalties for violation

(1)

While a facility is under construction, the owner may advertise to the public prior to obtaining a license. Facilities that are certified under chapter 651 shall comply with the advertising provisions of s. 651.095 rather than those provided for in this subsection.

(2)

A freestanding facility shall not advertise or imply that any part of it is a nursing home. For the purpose of this subsection, “freestanding facility” means a facility that is not operated in conjunction with a nursing home to which residents of the facility are given priority when nursing care is required. A person who violates this subsection is subject to fine as specified in s. 429.19.

(3)

Any facility which is affiliated with any religious organization or which has a name implying religious affiliation shall include in its advertising whether or not it is affiliated with any religious organization and, if so, which organization.

(4)

A facility licensed under this part which is not part of a facility authorized under chapter 651 shall include the facility’s license number as given by the agency in all advertising. A company or person owning more than one facility shall include at least one license number per advertisement. All advertising shall include the term “assisted living facility” before the license number.

Source: Section 429.47 — Prohibited acts; penalties for violation, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0429.­47 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

429.01
Short title 429.02
Definitions 429.04
Facilities to be licensed 429.07
License required 429.08
Unlicensed facilities 429.11
Initial application for license 429.12
Sale or transfer of ownership of a facility 429.14
Administrative penalties 429.17
Expiration of license 429.18
Disposition of fees and administrative fines 429.19
Violations 429.20
Certain solicitation prohibited 429.22
Receivership proceedings 429.23
Internal risk management and quality assurance program 429.24
Contracts 429.26
Appropriateness of placements 429.27
Property and personal affairs of residents 429.28
Resident bill of rights 429.29
Civil actions to enforce rights 429.31
Closing of facility 429.34
Right of entry and inspection 429.35
Maintenance of records 429.41
Rules establishing standards 429.42
Pharmacy and dietary services 429.44
Construction and renovation 429.47
Prohibited acts 429.49
Resident records 429.52
Staff training and educational requirements 429.53
Consultation by the agency 429.54
Collection of information 429.55
Consumer information website 429.075
Limited mental health license 429.174
Background screening 429.176
Notice of change of administrator 429.177
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders 429.178
Special care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders 429.195
Rebates prohibited 429.255
Use of personnel 429.256
Assistance with self-administration of medication and with other tasks 429.275
Business practice 429.293
Presuit notice 429.294
Availability of facility records for investigation of resident’s rights violations and defenses 429.295
Certain provisions not applicable to actions under this part 429.296
Statute of limitations 429.297
Punitive damages 429.298
Punitive damages 429.435
Uniform firesafety standards 429.445
Compliance with local zoning requirements

Current through Fall 2025

§ 429.47. Prohibited acts; penalties for violation's source at flsenate​.gov