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FL Stat § 474.2125 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 474 - Veterinary Medical Practice|474.2125 - Temporary License.

474.2125 Temporary license.—(1) The board shall adopt rules providing for the issuance of a temporary license to a licensed veterinarian of another state for the purpose of enabling her or him to provide veterinary medical services in this state for the animals of a specific owner or, as may be needed in an emergency as defined in s. 252.34(4), for the animals of multiple owners, provided the applicant would qualify for licensure by endorsement under s. 474.217. No temporary license shall be valid for more than 30 days after its issuance, and no license shall cover more than the treatment of the animals of one owner except in an emergency as defined in s. 252.34(4). After the expiration of 30 days, a new license is required.(2) Each application for a temporary license shall state the names of all persons who are to enter this state and shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount established by the board.(3) Upon certification of the applicant by the board, the department shall issue a temporary license to the applicant.(4) The application for a temporary license shall constitute the appointment of the Department of State as an agent of the applicant for service of process in any action or proceeding against the applicant arising out of any transaction or operation connected with, or incidental to, the practice of veterinary medicine for which the temporary license was issued.History.—ss. 11, 16, ch. 85-291; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 130, ch. 94-119; s. 356, ch. 97-103; s. 65, ch. 2012-5; s. 4, ch. 2016-198.
FL Stat § 474.213 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 474 - Veterinary Medical Practice|474.213 - Prohibitions; Penalties.

474.213 Prohibitions; penalties.—(1) No person shall:(a) Lead the public to believe that such person is licensed as a veterinarian, or is engaged in the licensed practice of veterinary medicine, without such person holding a valid, active license pursuant to this chapter;(b) Use the name or title “veterinarian” when the person has not been licensed pursuant to this chapter;(c) Present as her or his own the license of another;(d) Give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof for the purpose of obtaining a license;(e) Use or attempt to use a veterinarian’s license which has been suspended or revoked;(f) Knowingly employ unlicensed persons in the practice of veterinary medicine;(g) Knowingly conceal information relative to violations of this chapter;(h) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine by fraudulent representation;(i) Practice veterinary medicine in this state, unless the person holds a valid, active license to practice veterinary medicine pursuant to this chapter;(j) Sell or offer to sell a diploma conferring a degree from a veterinary school or college, or a license issued pursuant to this chapter, or procure such diploma or license with the intent that it shall be used as evidence of that which the document stands for by a person other than the one upon whom it was conferred or to whom it was granted; or(k) Knowingly operate a veterinary establishment or premises without having a premise permit issued under s. 474.215.(2) A person who violates any provision of this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 79-228; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, 15, 16, ch. 85-291; s. 7, ch. 91-176; s. 105, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 131, ch. 94-119; s. 63, ch. 95-144; s. 357, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 474.2145 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 474 - Veterinary Medical Practice|474.2145 - Subpoena of Certain Records.

474.2145 Subpoena of certain records.—Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department may issue subpoenas duces tecum requiring the names and addresses of some or all the clients of a licensed veterinarian against whom a complaint has been filed pursuant to s. 455.225 when the information has been deemed necessary and relevant to the investigation as determined by the secretary of the department.History.—ss. 13, 16, ch. 85-291; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 120, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 474.216 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 474 - Veterinary Medical Practice|474.216 - License and Premises Permit to Be Displayed.

474.216 License and premises permit to be displayed.—Each person to whom a license or premises permit is issued shall keep such document conspicuously displayed in her or his office, place of business, or place of employment, whether a permanent or mobile veterinary establishment or clinic, and shall, whenever required, exhibit said document to any member or authorized representative of the board.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 79-228; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 15, 16, ch. 85-291; s. 10, ch. 91-176; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 359, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 474.2167 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 474 - Veterinary Medical Practice|474.2167 - Confidentiality of Animal Medical Records.

474.2167 Confidentiality of animal medical records.—(1) The following records held by any state college of veterinary medicine that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution:(a) A medical record generated which relates to diagnosing the medical condition of an animal; prescribing, dispensing, or administering drugs, medicine, appliances, applications, or treatment of whatever nature for the prevention, cure, or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury, or disease of an animal; or performing a manual procedure for the diagnosis of or treatment for pregnancy, fertility, or infertility of an animal; and(b) A medical record described in paragraph (a) which is transferred by a previous record owner in connection with the transaction of official business by a state college of veterinary medicine that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.(2) A record made confidential and exempt under subsection (1) may be disclosed to another governmental entity in the performance of its duties and responsibilities and may be disclosed pursuant to s. 474.2165.(3) The exemption from public records requirements under subsection (1) applies to animal medical records held before, on, or after the effective date of this exemption.History.—s. 1, ch. 2015-62; s. 1, ch. 2020-171.
FL Stat § 474.217 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 474 - Veterinary Medical Practice|474.217 - Licensure by Endorsement.

474.217 Licensure by endorsement.—(1) The department shall issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who, upon applying to the department and remitting a fee set by the board, demonstrates to the board that she or he:(a) Has demonstrated, in a manner designated by rule of the board, knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of veterinary medicine in this state; and(b)1. Holds, and has held for the 3 years immediately preceding the application for licensure, a valid, active license to practice veterinary medicine in another state of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States, provided that the applicant has successfully completed a state, regional, national, or other examination that is equivalent to or more stringent than the examination required by the board; or2. Meets the qualifications of s. 474.207(2)(b) and has successfully completed a state, regional, national, or other examination which is equivalent to or more stringent than the examination given by the department and has passed the board’s clinical competency examination or another clinical competency examination specified by rule of the board.(2) The department shall not issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who is under investigation in any state, territory, or the District of Columbia for an act which would constitute a violation of this chapter until the investigation is complete and disciplinary proceedings have been terminated, at which time the provisions of s. 474.214 shall apply.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 79-228; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 15, 16, ch. 85-291; s. 59, ch. 87-225; s. 3, ch. 87-333; s. 11, ch. 91-176; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 146, ch. 92-149; s. 360, ch. 97-103; s. 48, ch. 2000-356; s. 28, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 474.2185 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 474 - Veterinary Medical Practice|474.2185 - Veterinarians Consent; Handwriting Samples; Mental or Physical Examinations.

474.2185 Veterinarians consent; handwriting samples; mental or physical examinations.—A veterinarian who accepts a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall, by so accepting the license or by making and filing a renewal of licensure to practice in this state, be deemed to have given her or his consent, during a lawful investigation of a complaint or of an application for licensure and when the information has been deemed necessary and relevant to the investigation as determined by the secretary of the department, to the following:(1) To render a handwriting sample to an agent of the department and, further, to have waived any objections to its use as evidence against her or him.(2) To waive the confidentiality and authorize the preparation and release of medical reports pertaining to the mental or physical condition of the licensee when the department has reason to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred and when the department issues an order, based on the need for additional information, to produce such medical reports for the time period relevant to the complaint. As used in this section, “medical reports” means a compilation of medical treatment of the licensee which shall include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment prescribed, relevant history, and progress.(3) To waive any objection to the admissibility of the reports as constituting privileged communications. Such material maintained by the department is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) until probable cause is found and an administrative complaint is issued.History.—ss. 14, 16, ch. 85-291; s. 28, ch. 91-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 321, ch. 96-406; s. 1117, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 474.221 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 474 - Veterinary Medical Practice|474.221 - Impaired Practitioner Provisions; Applicability.

474.221 Impaired practitioner provisions; applicability.—Notwithstanding the transfer of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance to the Department of Health or any other provision of law to the contrary, veterinarians licensed under this chapter shall be governed by the impaired practitioner program provisions of s. 456.076 as if they were under the jurisdiction of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, except that for veterinarians the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall, at its option, exercise any of the powers granted to the Department of Health by that section, and “board” shall mean board as defined in this chapter.History.—s. 51, ch. 2000-356; s. 21, ch. 2017-41.
FL Stat § 476.014 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.014 - Short Title.

476.014 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Barbers’ Act.”History.—ss. 1, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 1, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 476.024 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.024 - Purpose.

476.024 Purpose.—The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the practice of barbering in this state. However, restrictions should be imposed only to the extent necessary to protect the public from recognized dangers and in a manner which will not unreasonably affect the competitive market.History.—ss. 2, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 15, ch. 2000-332; s. 13, ch. 2001-63.
FL Stat § 476.034 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.034 - Definitions.

476.034 Definitions.—As used in this act:(1) “Barber” means a person who is licensed to engage in the practice of barbering in this state under the authority of this chapter.(2) “Barbering” means any of the following practices when done for remuneration and for the public, but not when done for the treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments: shaving, cutting, trimming, coloring, shampooing, arranging, dressing, curling, or waving the hair or beard or applying oils, creams, lotions, or other preparations to the face, scalp, or neck, either by hand or by mechanical appliances.(3) “Barbershop” means any place of business wherein the practice of barbering is carried on.(4) “Board” means the Barbers’ Board.(5) “Department” means the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.History.—ss. 3, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 2, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 31, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 164, ch. 94-218.
FL Stat § 476.044 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.044 - Exemptions.

476.044 Exemptions.—This chapter does not apply to the following persons when practicing pursuant to their professional responsibilities and duties:(1) Persons authorized under the laws of this state to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, naturopathy, or podiatric medicine;(2) Commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States Armed Forces hospital service;(3) Licensed nurses under the laws of this state;(4) Persons practicing cosmetology under the laws of this state;(5) Persons employed in federal, state, or local institutions, hospitals, or military bases as barbers whose practice is limited to the inmates, patients, or authorized military personnel of such institutions, hospitals, or bases;(6) Persons who practice only shampooing as defined in s. 477.013 and whose practice is limited to the acts described therein; or(7) Persons whose occupation or practice is confined solely to cutting, trimming, polishing, or cleansing the fingernails of any person when said cutting, trimming, polishing, or cleansing is done in a barbershop licensed pursuant to this chapter which is carrying on a regular and customary business of barbering, and such individual has been practicing the activities set forth in this subsection prior to October 1, 1985.History.—ss. 4, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 9, ch. 87-69; s. 27, ch. 88-392; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 53, ch. 97-264; ss. 216, 284, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 476.054 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.054 - Barbers’ Board.

476.054 Barbers’ Board.—(1) There is created within the department the Barbers’ Board, consisting of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.(2) Five members of the board shall be barbers who have practiced the occupation of barbering in this state for at least 5 years. The remaining two members of the board shall be citizens of the state who are not presently licensed barbers. No person shall be appointed to the board who is in any way connected with the manufacture, rental, or wholesale distribution of barber equipment and supplies.(3) As the terms of the members expire, the Governor shall appoint successors for terms of 4 years; and such members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. The Governor may remove any member for cause.(4) No person shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term.(5) Each board member shall receive per diem and mileage allowances as provided in s. 112.061 from the place of her or his residence to the place of meeting and the return therefrom.(6) Each board member shall be held accountable to the Governor for the proper performance of all duties and obligations of such board member’s office. The Governor shall cause to be investigated any complaints or unfavorable reports received concerning the actions of the board or its individual members and shall take appropriate action thereon, which may include removal of any board member for malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, commission of a felony, drunkenness, incompetency, or permanent inability to perform her or his official duties.History.—ss. 5, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 3, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 165, ch. 94-218; s. 394, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 476.064 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.064 - Organization; Headquarters; Personnel; Meetings.

476.064 Organization; headquarters; personnel; meetings.—(1) The board shall annually elect a chair and a vice chair from its number. The board shall maintain its headquarters in Tallahassee.(2) The department shall appoint or employ such personnel as may be necessary to assist the board in exercising the powers and performing the duties and obligations set forth in this act. Such personnel need not be licensed barbers and shall not be members of the board. Such personnel shall be authorized to do and perform such duties and work as may be assigned by the board.(3) The board shall hold an annual meeting and such other meetings during the year as it may determine to be necessary. The chair of the board may call other meetings at her or his discretion. A quorum of the board shall consist of not less than four members.(4) The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.History.—ss. 6, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 4, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 395, ch. 97-103; s. 148, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 476.074 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.074 - Legal, Investigative, and Inspection Services.

476.074 Legal, investigative, and inspection services.—(1) The department shall provide all legal services needed to carry out the provisions of this act.(2) The department shall provide all investigative services required by the board or the department in carrying out the provisions of this act.(3) The department shall provide all inspection services.History.—ss. 6, 7, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 5, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 476.114 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.114 - Examination; Prerequisites.

476.114 Examination; prerequisites.—(1) A person desiring to be licensed as a barber shall apply to the department for licensure.(2) An applicant shall be eligible for licensure by examination to practice barbering if the applicant:(a) Is at least 16 years of age;(b) Pays the required application fee; and(c)1. Holds an active valid license to practice barbering in another state, has held the license for at least 1 year, and does not qualify for licensure by endorsement as provided for in s. 476.144(5); or2. Has received a minimum of 900 hours of training in sanitation, safety, and laws and rules, as established by the board, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the equivalent of completion of services directly related to the practice of barbering at one of the following:a. A school of barbering licensed pursuant to chapter 1005;b. A barbering program within the public school system; orc. A government-operated barbering program in this state.The board shall establish by rule procedures whereby the school or program may certify that a person is qualified to take the required examination after the completion of a minimum of 600 actual school hours. If the person passes the examination, she or he shall have satisfied this requirement; but if the person fails the examination, she or he shall not be qualified to take the examination again until the completion of the full requirements provided by this section.(3) An applicant who meets the requirements set forth in subparagraphs (2)(c)1. and 2. who fails to pass the examination may take subsequent examinations as many times as necessary to pass, except that the board may specify by rule reasonable timeframes for rescheduling the examination and additional training requirements for applicants who, after the third attempt, fail to pass the examination. Prior to reexamination, the applicant must file the appropriate form and pay the reexamination fee as required by rule.History.—ss. 16, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 7, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 1, ch. 87-390; s. 29, ch. 89-344; s. 27, ch. 91-220; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 396, ch. 97-103; s. 1, ch. 98-323; s. 1018, ch. 2002-387; s. 29, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 476.134 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.134 - Examinations.

476.134 Examinations.—(1) Examinations of applicants for licenses as barbers shall be offered not less than four times each year. The examination of applicants for licenses as barbers shall include a written test. The board shall have the authority to adopt rules with respect to the examination of applicants for licensure. The board may provide rules with respect to written examinations in such manner as the board may deem fit.(2) The board shall adopt rules specifying the areas of competency to be covered by the examination. Such rules shall include the relative weight assigned in grading each area. All areas tested shall be reasonably related to the protection of the public and the applicant’s competency to practice barbering in a manner which will not endanger the public.(3) The written examination shall be identifiable by number only until completion of the grading process. Each applicant shall be informed of her or his grade on the examination as soon as practicable.(4) An accurate record of each examination shall be made, and that record shall be kept for reference and inspection following the examination.History.—ss. 12, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 8, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 7, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 397, ch. 97-103; s. 3, ch. 98-323; s. 19, ch. 2009-195.
FL Stat § 476.154 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 476 - Barbering|476.154 - Biennial Renewal of Licenses.

476.154 Biennial renewal of licenses.—(1) Each licensed barber who continues in active practice or service shall renew her or his license biennially and pay the required fee.(2) Any license or certificate of registration issued pursuant to this act for a period less than the established biennial issuance period may be issued for that lesser period of time, and the department shall adjust the required fee accordingly. The board shall adopt rules providing for such partial period fee adjustments.(3)(a) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and fee.(b) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses.History.—ss. 14, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 9, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 65, 116, ch. 83-329; ss. 9, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 399, ch. 97-103.