# Fla. Stat. § 408.807: 408.807 Change of ownership

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.807

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 408.807
- **Heading:** 408.807 Change of ownership
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 408 / Part II / Section 408.807

## Text

Whenever a change of ownership occurs:

(1) The transferor shall notify the agency in writing at least 60 days before the anticipated date of the change of ownership.

(2) The transferee shall make application to the agency for a license within the timeframes required in s. 408.806.

(3) The transferor shall be responsible and liable for: (a) The lawful operation of the provider and the welfare of the clients served until the date the transferee is licensed by the agency. (b) Any and all penalties imposed against the transferor for violations occurring before the date of change of ownership.

(4) Any restriction on licensure, including a conditional license existing at the time of a change of ownership, shall remain in effect until the agency determines that the grounds for the restriction are corrected.

(5) The transferee shall maintain records of the transferor as required in this part, authorizing statutes, and applicable rules, including: (a) All client records. (b) Inspection reports. (c) All records required to be maintained pursuant to s. 409.913, if applicable.

History: s. 5, ch. 2006-192.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 408.801 408.801 Short title; purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.801.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.802 408.802 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.802.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.803 408.803 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.803.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.804 408.804 License required; display.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.804.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.805 408.805 Fees required; adjustments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.805.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.806 408.806 License application process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.806.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.807 408.807 Change of ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.807.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.808 408.808 License categories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.808.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.809 408.809 Background screening; prohibited offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.809.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.810 408.810 Minimum licensure requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.810.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.811 408.811 Right of inspection; copies; inspection reports; plan for correction of deficiencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.811.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.812 408.812 Unlicensed activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.812.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.813 408.813 Administrative fines; violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.813.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 408.814 408.814 Moratorium; emergency suspension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C408_PII_S408.814.md)

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