§ 86-135. Registration moratorium declared.

(a)

It is the legislative determination of the county commission that the moratorium on submission of applications for issuance of permits for high prescribing health clinics as to any property located in whole or part within Pinellas County be maintained pending further review by the board of county commissioners no later than 60 days after the close of the 2015 Legislative Session.

(b)

High prescribing health clinics currently registered with Pinellas County may retain their status subject to their continued compliance with this ordinance as codified and applicable administrative rules. All other high prescribing health clinics shall register with Pinellas County as provided for in this ordinance.

(c)

The county commission shall receive a semi-annual report from the county administrator or designee outlining the effectiveness of the regulation of high prescribing health clinic in achieving the purpose of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 10-26, § 11, 5-4-10; Ord. No. 10-45, § 6, 9-28-10; Ord. No. 11-44, § 7, 11-8-11; Ord. No. 12-19, § 7, 5-8-12; Ord. No. 13-16, § 3, 7-9-13; Ord. No. 14-37, § 3, 9-23-14)