§ 8A-423. Designated Department.

(a)

The Department shall:

(1)

Conduct the registration process;

(2)

Establish a database of PIP Medical Providers operating in Miami-Dade County;

(3)

Enforce the provisions of this article; and

(4)

Charge a reasonable application and registration fee for processing applications, enforcing this article, and maintaining the database.

(b)

The Department shall establish policies and procedures necessary to implement the registration process, maintain the database, enforce this article, and through an implementing order, charge reasonable application and registration fees.

(c)

The Department is authorized to inspect any PIP Medical Provider for proof of registration at any reasonable hour without prior notice. However, in no event shall any inspection violate any medical records privacy requirements, including HIPPA, or involve the inspection of private or confidential medical information without appropriate authorization or permission.

(d)

The Department shall provide written notice to the State of Florida of any PIP Medical Provider or any person employed or associated with a PIP Medical Provider who fails to maintain a professional and/or clinic license or registration required by state law or applicable state agency.

(Ord. No. 12-08, § 2, 2-21-12)