§ 2-18-9. Application.

(a)

Application required. Any pain management clinic operating in Manatee County and not exempt from this ordinance shall file a sworn application created by the department, which shall contain the following information:

(1)

Proof that the applicant has registered with the state department of health as of the effective date of this ordinance as required by Section 458.309 or 459.005, Florida Statutes (2009), or any successor state law; and

(2)

A copy of the applicant's state application form, including all additional information required for the Florida Department of Health registration as referenced above; and

(3)

A sworn statement attesting to the veracity and accuracy of the information provided in the application.

(b)

Application. Application shall be made within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this article, or within thirty (30) days of receipt of Notice by the department whichever comes later.

(c)

Incomplete application. If the application for a pain management clinic permit is not properly completed, the department shall notify, in writing, the person designated for service. If the application is not amended or supplemented within fifteen (15) days of mailing of the notice, it shall be automatically denied.

(d)

Application for renewal. Application for renewal of permit can be made ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date, but no later than thirty (30) days from the expiration date.

(e)

Temporary permit. Permits issued under Ordinance 10-52 or 10-73 shall be effective for one year from the date of issuance. Under no circumstances shall a temporary permit continue for longer than one year. Application pursuant to this article shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the temporary permit.

(Ord. No. 12-14, § 1, 3-27-12)