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FL Stat § 406.15 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part I - Medical Examiners (Ss. 406.01-406.17)|406.15 - Designation of substitute in absence of official examiner.

406.15 Designation of substitute in absence of official examiner.—In the absence of the district medical examiner or associate medical examiner, the state attorney of the county may appoint a competent physician to act in their stead.History.—s. 9, ch. 70-232; s. 26, ch. 73-334.
FL Stat § 406.16 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part I - Medical Examiners (Ss. 406.01-406.17)|406.16 - Professional liability insurance.

406.16 Professional liability insurance.—The district medical examiners and associate medical examiners shall obtain professional liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the board of county commissioners of the county or counties served. The fees for such insurance shall be paid from funds appropriated by the board of county commissioners of such county or counties. No county shall be liable for any acts of a medical examiner not within the scope of his or her official duties.History.—s. 10, ch. 70-232; s. 32, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 406.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part I - Medical Examiners (Ss. 406.01-406.17)|406.17 - Application and construction.

406.17 Application and construction.—This chapter supersedes all parts of statutes, general law, and special acts, with which it may be in conflict. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or amend s. 925.09 or to affect the right of prosecutors to investigate and determine causes of death which, in their opinion, may have been criminally caused. In home rule counties which have established medical examiners under provisions of a home rule charter or a code or ordinance enacted pursuant to the charter, the medical examiner shall also serve as the district medical examiner who would otherwise be appointed under this chapter.History.—s. 11, ch. 70-232; s. 1, ch. 81-233; s. 5, ch. 87-359.
FL Stat § 406.49 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.49 - Definitions.

406.49 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:(1) “Anatomical board” means the anatomical board of the state headquartered at the University of Florida Health Science Center.(2) “Cremated remains” has the same meaning as provided in s. 497.005.(3) “Final disposition” has the same meaning as provided in s. 497.005.(4) “Human remains” or “remains” has the same meaning as provided in s. 497.005.(5) “Indigent person” means a person whose family income does not exceed 100 percent of the current federal poverty guidelines prescribed for the family’s household size by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.(6) “Legally authorized person” has the same meaning as provided in s. 497.005.(7) “Nontransplant anatomical donation organization” means a tissue bank or other organization that facilitates nontransplant anatomical donation, including referral, obtaining informed consent or authorization, acquisition, traceability, transport, assessing donor acceptability, preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, release, evaluating intended use, distribution, and final disposition of nontransplant anatomical donations.(8) “Unclaimed remains” means human remains that are not claimed by a legally authorized person, other than a medical examiner or the board of county commissioners, for final disposition at the person’s expense.History.—s. 5, ch. 2013-138.
FL Stat § 406.51 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.51 - Final disposition of unclaimed deceased veterans; contract requirements.

406.51 Final disposition of unclaimed deceased veterans; contract requirements.—Any contract by a local governmental entity for the final disposition of unclaimed remains must provide for compliance with s. 406.50(2) and require that the procedures in 38 C.F.R. s. 38.620, relating to disposition of unclaimed deceased veterans, are followed.History.—s. 2, ch. 2002-204; s. 43, ch. 2003-1; s. 7, ch. 2013-138.
FL Stat § 406.52 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.52 - Retention of human remains before use; claim after delivery to anatomical board; procedures for unclaimed remains of indigent persons.

406.52 Retention of human remains before use; claim after delivery to anatomical board; procedures for unclaimed remains of indigent persons.—(1) The anatomical board shall keep in storage all human remains that it receives for at least 48 hours before allowing their use for medical education or research. Human remains may be embalmed when received. The anatomical board may, for any reason, refuse to accept unclaimed remains or the remains of an indigent person.(2) At any time before their use for medical education or research, human remains delivered to the anatomical board may be claimed by a legally authorized person. The anatomical board shall release the remains to the legally authorized person after payment of the anatomical board’s expenses incurred for transporting, embalming, and storing the remains.(3)(a) A board of county commissioners may by resolution or ordinance, in accordance with applicable laws and rules, prescribe policies and procedures for the burial or cremation of the entire unclaimed remains of an indigent person whose death occurred, or whose remains were found, in the county.(b) A person licensed under chapter 497 is not liable for any damages resulting from cremating or burying such human remains at the written direction of the board of county commissioners or its designee.History.—s. 8, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-40; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 2, ch. 91-168; s. 2, ch. 96-251; s. 12, ch. 98-268; s. 142, ch. 2004-301; s. 8, ch. 2013-138.Note.—Former s. 245.07.
FL Stat § 406.53 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.53 - Unclaimed remains of indigent person; exemption from notice to the anatomical board.

406.53 Unclaimed remains of indigent person; exemption from notice to the anatomical board.—A board of county commissioners or its designated county department that receives a report of the unclaimed remains of an indigent person, notwithstanding s. 406.50(1), is not required to notify the anatomical board of the remains if:(1) The indigent person’s remains are decomposed or mutilated by wounds or if an autopsy is performed on the remains;(2) A legally authorized person or a relative by blood or marriage claims the remains for final disposition at his or her expense or, if such relative or legally authorized person is also an indigent person, in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of the board of county commissioners of the county in which the death occurred or the remains were found;(3) The deceased person was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, United States Reserve Forces, or National Guard and is eligible for burial in a national cemetery or was the spouse or dependent child of a veteran eligible for burial in a national cemetery; or(4) A funeral director licensed under chapter 497 certifies that the anatomical board has been notified and either accepted or declined the remains.History.—s. 7, ch. 28163, 1953; s. 1, ch. 67-564; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 81-40; s. 10, ch. 84-114; s. 12, ch. 95-143; s. 88, ch. 95-148; s. 3, ch. 96-251; s. 44, ch. 99-8; s. 143, ch. 2004-301; s. 9, ch. 2013-138.Note.—Former s. 245.08.
FL Stat § 406.55 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.55 - Contracts for delivery of human remains after death prohibited.

406.55 Contracts for delivery of human remains after death prohibited.—The anatomical board may not enter into any contract, oral or written, that provides for any sum of money to be paid to any living person in exchange for the delivery of that person’s remains to the anatomical board when the person dies.History.—s. 9, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 96-251; s. 10, ch. 2013-138.Note.—Former s. 245.10.
FL Stat § 406.56 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.56 - Acceptance of human remains under will.

406.56 Acceptance of human remains under will.—If any person of sound mind executes a will leaving his or her remains to the anatomical board for medical education or research and the person dies within the geographical limits of the state, the anatomical board may accept and receive the person’s remains.History.—s. 10, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 96-251; s. 11, ch. 2013-138.Note.—Former s. 245.11.
FL Stat § 406.57 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.57 - Distribution of human remains.

406.57 Distribution of human remains.—The anatomical board or its duly authorized agent shall take and receive human remains delivered to it as provided in this chapter and shall:(1) Distribute the remains equitably among the medical and dental schools, teaching hospitals, medical institutions, and health-related teaching programs that require cadaveric material for study; or(2) Loan the remains to accredited colleges of mortuary science or medical or dental examining boards for educational or research purposes.History.—s. 11, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 96-251; s. 12, ch. 2013-138.Note.—Former s. 245.12.
FL Stat § 406.58 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.58 - Fees; authority to accept additional funds; annual audit.

406.58 Fees; authority to accept additional funds; annual audit.—(1) The anatomical board may:(a) Adopt a schedule of fees to be collected from the institutions to which the human remains are distributed or loaned to defray the costs of obtaining and preparing the remains.(b) Receive money from public or private sources, in addition to the fees collected from the institutions to which human remains are distributed, to be used to defray the costs of embalming, handling, shipping, storing, cremating, and otherwise obtaining and using the remains.(c) Pay or reimburse the reasonable expenses, as determined by the anatomical board, incurred by a funeral establishment or removal service licensed under chapter 497 for the removal, storage, and transportation to the anatomical board of unclaimed human remains.(d) Enter into contracts and perform such other acts necessary for the proper performance of its duties.(2) The anatomical board shall keep a complete record of all fees and other financial transactions. The University of Florida shall conduct an audit of the financial records of the anatomical board at least once every 3 years or more frequently as the university deems necessary. Within 90 days after completing an audit, the university shall provide a copy of the audit to the Department of Financial Services. The university may contract with a licensed public accounting firm to provide for the audit, which firm may be paid from the fees collected by the anatomical board.History.—ss. 12, 15, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 12, 15, 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 79-12; s. 8, ch. 96-251; s. 433, ch. 2003-261; s. 13, ch. 2013-138.Note.—Former s. 245.13.
FL Stat § 406.59 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.59 - Institutions receiving human remains.

406.59 Institutions receiving human remains.—A university, school, college, teaching hospital, or institution may not receive any human remains from the anatomical board until its facilities are inspected and approved by the anatomical board. Human remains received by such university, school, college, teaching hospital, or institution may not be used for any purpose other than medical education or research.History.—s. 13, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 11, 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 72-40; s. 9, ch. 96-251; s. 14, ch. 2013-138.Note.—Former s. 245.14.
FL Stat § 406.60 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 406 - Medical Examiners; Disposition of Human Remains|Part II - Disposition of Human Remains (Ss. 406.49-406.61)|406.60 - Disposition of human remains after use.

406.60 Disposition of human remains after use.—When human remains have been used for, and are not of any further value to, medical or dental education or research, the anatomical board or a cinerator facility licensed under chapter 497 may dispose of the remains or any part thereof by cremation.History.—s. 14, ch. 28163, 1953; s. 15, ch. 2013-138.Note.—Former s. 245.15.
FL Stat § 408.031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 408 - Health Care Administration|Part I - Health Facility and Services Planning (Ss. 408.031-408.7071)|408.031 - Short title.

408.031 Short title.—Sections 408.031-408.045 shall be known and may be cited as the “Health Facility and Services Development Act.”History.—s. 18, ch. 87-92; s. 15, ch. 92-33; s. 7, ch. 95-144.Note.—Former s. 381.701.
FL Stat § 408.035 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 408 - Health Care Administration|Part I - Health Facility and Services Planning (Ss. 408.031-408.7071)|408.035 - Review criteria.

408.035 Review criteria.—The agency shall determine the reviewability of applications and shall review applications for certificate-of-need determinations for health care facilities in context with the following criteria:(1) The need for the health care facilities being proposed.(2) The availability, quality of care, accessibility, and extent of utilization of existing health care facilities in the service district of the applicant.(3) The ability of the applicant to provide quality of care and the applicant’s record of providing quality of care.(4) The availability of resources, including health personnel, management personnel, and funds for capital and operating expenditures, for project accomplishment and operation.(5) The extent to which the proposed services will enhance access to health care for residents of the service district.(6) The immediate and long-term financial feasibility of the proposal.(7) The extent to which the proposal will foster competition that promotes quality and cost-effectiveness.(8) The costs and methods of the proposed construction, including the costs and methods of energy provision and the availability of alternative, less costly, or more effective methods of construction.(9) The applicant’s past and proposed provision of health care services to Medicaid patients and the medically indigent.(10) The applicant’s designation as a Gold Seal Program nursing facility pursuant to s. 400.235, when the applicant is requesting additional nursing home beds at that facility.History.—s. 22, ch. 87-92; s. 20, ch. 88-294; s. 15, ch. 92-33; ss. 37, 50, ch. 93-217; s. 30, ch. 95-210; s. 36, ch. 97-103; s. 39, ch. 97-264; s. 2, ch. 97-270; s. 20, ch. 99-394; s. 6, ch. 2000-256; s. 7, ch. 2000-318; s. 5, ch. 2004-383; s. 1, ch. 2008-29; ss. 11, 12, ch. 2019-136.Note.—Former s. 381.705.
FL Stat § 408.037 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 408 - Health Care Administration|Part I - Health Facility and Services Planning (Ss. 408.031-408.7071)|408.037 - Application content.

408.037 Application content.—(1) An application for a certificate of need must contain:(a) A detailed description of the proposed project and statement of its purpose and need in relation to the district health plan.(b) A statement of the financial resources needed by and available to the applicant to accomplish the proposed project. This statement must include:1. A complete listing of all capital projects, including new health facility development projects and health facility acquisitions applied for, pending, approved, or underway in any state at the time of application, regardless of whether or not that state has a certificate-of-need program or a capital expenditure review program pursuant to s. 1122 of the Social Security Act. The agency may, by rule, require less-detailed information from major health care providers. This listing must include the applicant’s actual or proposed financial commitment to those projects and an assessment of their impact on the applicant’s ability to provide the proposed project.2. A detailed listing of the needed capital expenditures, including sources of funds.3. A detailed financial projection, including a statement of the projected revenue and expenses for the first 2 years of operation after completion of the proposed project. This statement must include a detailed evaluation of the impact of the proposed project on the cost of other services provided by the applicant.(c) An audited financial statement of the applicant or the applicant’s parent corporation if audited financial statements of the applicant do not exist. In an application submitted by an existing health care facility, health maintenance organization, or hospice, financial condition documentation must include, but need not be limited to, a balance sheet and a profit-and-loss statement of the 2 previous fiscal years’ operation.(2) The applicant must certify that it will license and operate the health care facility. For an existing health care facility, the applicant must be the licenseholder of the facility.History.—s. 24, ch. 87-92; s. 15, ch. 92-33; s. 4, ch. 97-270; s. 8, ch. 2000-256; s. 9, ch. 2000-318; s. 2, ch. 2008-29; s. 42, ch. 2012-160; s. 16, ch. 2019-136.Note.—Former s. 381.707.
FL Stat § 408.038 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 408 - Health Care Administration|Part I - Health Facility and Services Planning (Ss. 408.031-408.7071)|408.038 - Fees.

408.038 Fees.—The agency shall assess fees on certificate-of-need applications. Such fees shall be for the purpose of funding the activities of the agency and shall be allocated as provided in s. 408.033. The fee shall be determined as follows:(1) A minimum base fee of $10,000.(2) In addition to the base fee of $10,000, 0.015 of each dollar of proposed expenditure, except that a fee may not exceed $50,000.History.—s. 25, ch. 87-92; s. 2, ch. 89-104; s. 16, ch. 89-527; s. 4, ch. 91-282; s. 15, ch. 92-33; s. 11, ch. 95-144; s. 17, ch. 97-79; s. 9, ch. 2000-256; s. 10, ch. 2000-318; s. 8, ch. 2004-383.Note.—Former s. 381.708.
FL Stat § 408.041 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 408 - Health Care Administration|Part I - Health Facility and Services Planning (Ss. 408.031-408.7071)|408.041 - Certificate of need required; penalties.

408.041 Certificate of need required; penalties.—It is unlawful for any person to undertake a project subject to review under ss. 408.031-408.045 without a valid certificate of need. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Each day of continuing violation shall be considered a separate offense.History.—s. 28, ch. 87-92; s. 62, ch. 91-224; s. 15, ch. 92-33; s. 14, ch. 95-144.Note.—Former s. 381.711.
FL Stat § 408.042 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 408 - Health Care Administration|Part I - Health Facility and Services Planning (Ss. 408.031-408.7071)|408.042 - Limitation on transfer.

408.042 Limitation on transfer.—The holder of a certificate of need shall not charge a price for the transfer of the certificate of need to another person that exceeds the total amount of the actual costs incurred by the holder in obtaining the certificate of need. Such actual costs must be documented by an affidavit executed by the transferor under oath. A holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, or by a fine not exceeding $10,000, or both.History.—s. 29, ch. 87-92; s. 15, ch. 92-33; s. 7, ch. 97-270.Note.—Former s. 381.712.
FL Stat § 408.043 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 408 - Health Care Administration|Part I - Health Facility and Services Planning (Ss. 408.031-408.7071)|408.043 - Special provisions.

408.043 Special provisions.—(1) HOSPICES.—When an application is made for a certificate of need to establish or to expand a hospice, the need for such hospice shall be determined on the basis of the need for and availability of hospice services in the community. The formula on which the certificate of need is based shall discourage regional monopolies and promote competition. The inpatient hospice care component of a hospice which is a freestanding facility, or a part of a facility, which is primarily engaged in providing inpatient care and related services and is not licensed as a health care facility shall also be required to obtain a certificate of need. Provision of hospice care by any current provider of health care is a significant change in service and therefore requires a certificate of need for such services.(2) RURAL HEALTH NETWORKS.—Preference shall be given in the award of a certificate of need to members of certified rural health networks, as provided for in s. 381.0406, subject to the following conditions:(a) Need must be shown pursuant to s. 408.035.(b) The proposed project must:1. Strengthen health care services in rural areas through partnerships between rural care providers; or2. Increase access to inpatient health care services for Medicaid recipients or other low-income persons who live in rural areas.(c) No preference shall be given under this section for the establishment of skilled nursing facility services by a hospital.(3) PRIVATE ACCREDITATION NOT REQUIRED.—Accreditation by any private organization may not be a requirement for the issuance or maintenance of a certificate of need under ss. 408.031-408.045.History.—s. 30, ch. 87-92; s. 15, ch. 91-282; s. 15, ch. 92-33; s. 31, ch. 93-129; s. 8, ch. 97-270; s. 1, ch. 2003-161; s. 11, ch. 2004-383; s. 18, ch. 2019-136.Note.—Former s. 381.713.
FL Stat § 408.044 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 408 - Health Care Administration|Part I - Health Facility and Services Planning (Ss. 408.031-408.7071)|408.044 - Injunction.

408.044 Injunction.—Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the agency may maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the pursuit of a project subject to review under ss. 408.031-408.045, in the absence of a valid certificate of need.History.—s. 31, ch. 87-92; s. 15, ch. 92-33; s. 15, ch. 95-144; s. 12, ch. 2000-256; s. 13, ch. 2000-318.Note.—Former s. 381.714.