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Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-11.003 (2026)

Licensure Procedures

✓ current as of September 2026
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(1) An applicant or licensee requesting licensure for the operation of a birth center or advanced birth center under the provision of Chapter 383, F.S., shall make application to the Agency as required in Rule 59A-35.040 and Rule 59A-35.060, F.A.C.

(2) Each birth center or advanced birth center applying for a license shall be designated by a distinctive name. Duplication of an existing birth center or advanced birth center’s name is prohibited.

(3) There shall not be multiple birth center or advanced birth center licenses for the same premises.

Rulemaking Authority 383.309, 408.819 FS. Law Implemented 383.305, 408.805, 408.806, 408.809, 408.810 FS. History–New 3-4-85, Formerly 10D-90.03, 10D-90.003, Amended 9-27-94, 2-12-96, 9-17-96, 9-28-14, 1-16-19, 5-19-22, 6-9-26.

Effective: 6/9/2026.