Section 400.176 - Rebates prohibited; penalties(1) It is unlawful for any person to pay or receive any commission, bonus, kickback, or rebate or engage in any split-fee arrangement in any form whatsoever with any physician, surgeon, organization, agency, or person, either directly or indirectly, for residents referred to a nursing home licensed under this part.(2) The agency shall enforce subsection (1). In the case of an entity not licensed by the agency, administrative penalties may include:(a) A fine not to exceed $5,000; and(b) If applicable, a recommendation by the agency to the appropriate licensing board that disciplinary action be taken.s. 2, ch. 79-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 79, 83, ch. 83-181; s.30, ch. 93-177; ss.22, 49, ch. 93-217; s.47, ch. 2013-18.Amended by 2013 Fla. Laws, ch. 18, s 47, eff. 7/1/2013.