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FL Stat § 450.30 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part III - Farm Labor Contractor Registration (Ss. 450.27-450.39)|450.30 - Requirement of certificate of registration; education and examination program.

1450.30 Requirement of certificate of registration; education and examination program.—(1) No person may act as a farm labor contractor until a certificate of registration has been issued to him or her by the department and unless such certificate is in full force and effect and is in his or her possession.(2) No certificate of registration may be transferred or assigned.(3) Unless sooner revoked, each certificate of registration, regardless of the date of issuance, shall be renewed on the last day of the birth month following the date of issuance and, thereafter, each year on the last day of the birth month of the registrant. The date of incorporation shall be used in lieu of birthdate for registrants that are corporations. Applications for certificates of registration and renewal thereof shall be on a form prescribed by the department.(4) The department shall provide a program of education and examination for applicants under this part. The program may be provided by the department or through a contracted agent. The program shall be designed to ensure the competency of those persons to whom the department issues certificates of registration.(5) The department shall require each applicant to demonstrate competence by a written or oral examination in the language of the applicant, evidencing that he or she is knowledgeable concerning the duties and responsibilities of a farm labor contractor. The examination shall be prepared, administered, and evaluated by the department or through a contracted agent.(6) The department shall require an applicant for renewal of a certificate of registration to retake the examination only if:(a) During the prior certification period, the department issued a final order assessing a civil monetary penalty for a major violation of this part or revoked or refused to renew or issue a certificate of registration; or(b) The department determines that new requirements related to the duties and responsibilities of a farm labor contractor necessitate a new examination.(7) The department shall charge each applicant a $35 fee for the education and examination program. Such fees shall be deposited in the Professional Regulation Trust Fund.(8) The department may adopt rules prescribing the procedures to be followed to register as a farm labor contractor.History.—s. 4, ch. 71-234; s. 2, ch. 71-977; s. 1, ch. 77-25; s. 2, ch. 83-42; s. 4, ch. 85-243; s. 2, ch. 90-245; s. 18, ch. 91-147; s. 1, ch. 94-179; s. 175, ch. 97-103; s. 11, ch. 98-149; s. 144, ch. 2000-165; s. 12, ch. 2004-64; s. 27, ch. 2004-234.1Note.—Section 1, ch. 77-25, provides that this section is repealed when an agreement is made as permitted in ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25; ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25, were amended by s. 1, ch. 85-243.
FL Stat § 450.321 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part III - Farm Labor Contractor Registration (Ss. 450.27-450.39)|450.321 - Best practices incentive program for farm labor contractors.

450.321 Best practices incentive program for farm labor contractors.—(1) To promote compliance with this part, and to help the public identify farm labor contractors who have demonstrated a firm commitment to responsible and safe labor practices, the department shall develop and implement a best practices incentive program for farm labor contractors.(2) Farm labor contractors who seek designation as a best practices farm labor contractor must meet the requirements set by the department. A farm labor contractor may not transfer or use without authorization a designation as a best practices farm labor contractor.(3) The department may enter into a partnership agreement with a farm labor contractor that states the responsibilities of each party to the agreement regarding the requirements to receive and maintain a best practices designation. Recipients of a designation as a best practices farm labor contractor may use this designation when soliciting business as long as the designation is in effect.(4) A designation as a best practices farm labor contractor may be revoked when the department determines that the recipient has failed to comply with a requirement established pursuant to subsection (2). When a designation is revoked, the prior recipient shall cease all use of the best practices farm labor contractor designation when soliciting business.(5) The grant of a designation as a best practices farm labor contractor is not an endorsement of the recipient by the department and may not be characterized as such.(6) The department may not be held liable in a civil action for damages resulting from the granting, denying, suspending, or revoking of a designation as a best practices farm labor contractor.(7) The department shall establish an incentive program for farm labor contractors who hold a valid best practices designation.History.—s. 14, ch. 2004-64.
FL Stat § 450.34 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part III - Farm Labor Contractor Registration (Ss. 450.27-450.39)|450.34 - Prohibited acts of farm labor contractor.

1450.34 Prohibited acts of farm labor contractor.—A licensee may not:(1) Make any misrepresentation or false statement in his or her application for a certificate of registration.(2) Make or cause to be made to any person any false, fraudulent, or misleading representation or publish or circulate or cause to be published or circulated any false, fraudulent, or misleading information concerning the terms, conditions, or existence of employment at any place or places, by any person or persons, or of any individual or individuals.(3) Make any charge or deduction from wages for any tools, equipment, transportation, or recruiting fees that are for the benefit of the employer unless in compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.(4) Retaliate against any person that has filed a complaint or aided an investigation pursuant to this part.(5) Contract with or employ any person acting in the capacity of a farm labor contractor, or performing activities defined in s. 450.28(1), when that person does not have a current certificate of registration issued by the department pursuant to the requirements of this part.History.—s. 8, ch. 71-234; s. 1, ch. 77-25; ss. 2, 3, ch. 87-551; s. 30, ch. 92-173; s. 177, ch. 97-103; s. 1, ch. 2002-161; s. 16, ch. 2004-64.1Note.—Section 1, ch. 77-25, provides that this section is repealed when an agreement is made as permitted in ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25; ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25, were amended by s. 1, ch. 85-243.
FL Stat § 450.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part III - Farm Labor Contractor Registration (Ss. 450.27-450.39)|450.35 - Certain contracts or employment prohibited.

1450.35 Certain contracts or employment prohibited.—It is unlawful for any person to contract with or employ any farm labor contractor as defined in this act, for matters relating to farm labor, until the labor contractor displays to him or her a current certificate of registration issued by the department pursuant to the requirements of this part. A violation of this section is subject to the penalties provided for violations in s. 450.38(1).History.—s. 9, ch. 71-234; s. 1, ch. 77-25; s. 6, ch. 83-42; s. 178, ch. 97-103; s. 147, ch. 2000-165; s. 17, ch. 2004-64.1Note.—Section 1, ch. 77-25, provides that this section is repealed when an agreement is made as permitted in ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25; ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25, were amended by s. 1, ch. 85-243.
FL Stat § 450.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part III - Farm Labor Contractor Registration (Ss. 450.27-450.39)|450.36 - Rules and regulations.

1450.36 Rules and regulations.—The department may adopt rules necessary to enforce and administer this part.History.—s. 10, ch. 71-234; s. 1, ch. 77-25; s. 7, ch. 83-42; s. 148, ch. 2000-165.1Note.—Section 1, ch. 77-25, provides that this section is repealed when an agreement is made as permitted in ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25; ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25, were amended by s. 1, ch. 85-243.
FL Stat § 450.37 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part III - Farm Labor Contractor Registration (Ss. 450.27-450.39)|450.37 - Cooperation with state and federal agencies.

1450.37 Cooperation with state and federal agencies.—The department shall, whenever appropriate, cooperate with any federal agency. The department may cooperate with and enter into agreements with any other state agency to administer this chapter or secure uniform rules.History.—s. 11, ch. 71-234; s. 1, ch. 77-25; s. 8, ch. 83-42; s. 149, ch. 2000-165; s. 18, ch. 2004-64.1Note.—Section 1, ch. 77-25, provides that this section is repealed when an agreement is made as permitted in ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25; ss. 2-4, ch. 77-25, were amended by s. 1, ch. 85-243.
FL Stat § 450.39 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXI - Labor|Chapter 450 - Minority Labor Groups|Part III - Farm Labor Contractor Registration (Ss. 450.27-450.39)|450.39 - Prohibition against required purchase; prohibition against excessive charges.

450.39 Prohibition against required purchase; prohibition against excessive charges.—(1) A farm labor contractor may not require any farmworker to purchase goods or services solely from such farm labor contractor or from a person acting as an agent for such farm labor contractor.(2) A farm labor contractor may not charge a farmworker more than a reasonable cost for any commodity, including housing, food, water, or other consumables, in accordance with 29 C.F.R. s. 531.3. As used in this subsection, the term “reasonable cost” does not include a profit to the farm labor contractor or to any other person acting as an agent for the farm labor contractor.History.—s. 20, ch. 2004-64.
FL Stat § 464.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.001 - Short title.

464.001 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Nurse Practice Act.”History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 119, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 464.002 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.002 - Purpose.

464.002 Purpose.—The sole legislative purpose in enacting this part is to ensure that every nurse practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that nurses who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 120, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 464.004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.004 - Board of Nursing; membership; appointment; terms.

464.004 Board of Nursing; membership; appointment; terms.—(1) The Board of Nursing is created within the department and shall consist of 13 members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) Seven members of the board must be registered nurses who are residents of this state and who have been engaged in the practice of professional nursing for at least 4 years, including at least one advanced practice registered nurse, one nurse educator member of an approved program, and one nurse executive. These seven board members should be representative of the diverse areas of practice within the nursing profession. In addition, three members of the board must be licensed practical nurses who are residents of this state and who have been actively engaged in the practice of practical nursing for at least 4 years prior to their appointment. The remaining three members must be residents of the state who have never been licensed as nurses and who are in no way connected with the practice of nursing. No person may be appointed as a lay member who is in any way connected with, or has any financial interest in, any health care facility, agency, or insurer. At least one member of the board must be 60 years of age or older.(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.(4) All provisions of chapter 456 relating to activities of the board shall apply.(5) The executive director of the board appointed pursuant to s. 456.004(2) or his or her designee shall serve as the state administrator of the Nurse Licensure Compact as required under s. 464.0095.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 15, ch. 87-172; ss. 12, 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 122, ch. 94-218; s. 3, ch. 96-274; s. 77, ch. 97-264; s. 66, ch. 98-166; s. 123, ch. 2000-160; s. 4, ch. 2016-139; s. 56, ch. 2018-106.
FL Stat § 464.005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.005 - Board headquarters.

464.005 Board headquarters.—The board shall maintain its official headquarters in Tallahassee.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 94, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 464.006 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.006 - Rulemaking authority.

464.006 Rulemaking authority.—The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part conferring duties upon it.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 125, ch. 98-200; s. 122, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 464.0096 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.0096 - Nurse Licensure Compact; public records and meetings exemptions.

464.0096 Nurse Licensure Compact; public records and meetings exemptions.—(1) A nurse’s personal identifying information, other than the nurse’s name, licensure status, or licensure number, obtained from the coordinated licensure information system, as defined in s. 464.0095, and held by the department or the board is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution unless the state that originally reported the information to the coordinated licensure information system authorizes the disclosure of such information by law. Under such circumstances, the information may only be disclosed to the extent permitted by the reporting state’s law.(2)(a) A meeting or portion of a meeting of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators established under s. 464.0095 at which matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or state statute are discussed is exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution.(b) Recordings, minutes, and records generated during an exempt meeting are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.History.—s. 1, ch. 2016-97; s. 1, ch. 2021-114.
FL Stat § 464.014 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.014 - Inactive status.

464.014 Inactive status.—(1) The board shall adopt rules relating to application procedures for inactive status, to the biennial renewal of inactive licenses, and to the reactivation of licenses. The board shall prescribe by rule an application fee for inactive status, a renewal fee for inactive status, a delinquency fee, and a fee for the reactivation of a license. None of these fees may exceed the biennial renewal fee established by the board for biennial renewal of an active license.(2) The department may not reactivate a license unless the inactive or delinquent licensee has paid any applicable biennial renewal or delinquency fee, or both, and a reactivation fee.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; s. 319, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 12, ch. 88-219; s. 35, ch. 89-162; s. 2, ch. 89-170; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 177, ch. 94-119; s. 9, ch. 96-274; s. 82, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 464.0155 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.0155 - Reports of adverse incidents by advanced practice registered nurses.

464.0155 Reports of adverse incidents by advanced practice registered nurses.—(1) An advanced practice registered nurse registered under s. 464.0123 must report an adverse incident to the department in accordance with this section.(2) The report must be in writing, sent to the department by certified mail, and postmarked within 15 days after the occurrence of the adverse incident if the adverse incident occurs when the patient is in the direct care of the advanced practice registered nurse registered under s. 464.0123. If the adverse incident occurs when the patient is not in the direct care of the advanced practice registered nurse registered under s. 464.0123, the report must be postmarked within 15 days after the advanced practice registered nurse discovers, or reasonably should have discovered, the occurrence of the adverse incident.(3) For purposes of this section, the term “adverse incident” means an event over which the advanced practice registered nurse registered under s. 464.0123 could exercise control and which is associated in whole or in part with a nursing intervention, rather than the condition for which such intervention occurred, and which results in any of the following patient injuries:(a) Any condition that required the transfer of a patient from the practice location of the advanced practice registered nurse registered under s. 464.0123 to a hospital licensed under chapter 395.(b) A permanent physical injury to the patient.(c) The death of the patient.(4) The department shall review each report of an adverse incident and determine whether the adverse incident was attributable to conduct by the advanced practice registered nurse. Upon making such a determination, the board may take disciplinary action pursuant to s. 456.073.History.—s. 25, ch. 2020-9.
FL Stat § 464.0156 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.0156 - Delegation of duties.

464.0156 Delegation of duties.—(1) A registered nurse may delegate a task to a certified nursing assistant certified under part II of this chapter or a home health aide as defined in s. 400.462 if the registered nurse determines that the certified nursing assistant or the home health aide is competent to perform the task, the task is delegable under federal law, and the task meets all of the following criteria:(a) Is within the nurse’s scope of practice.(b) Frequently recurs in the routine care of a patient or group of patients.(c) Is performed according to an established sequence of steps.(d) Involves little or no modification from one patient to another.(e) May be performed with a predictable outcome.(f) Does not inherently involve ongoing assessment, interpretation, or clinical judgment.(g) Does not endanger a patient’s life or well-being.(2) A registered nurse may delegate to a certified nursing assistant or a home health aide the administration of oral, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic, rectal, inhaled, enteral, or topical prescription medications to a patient of a home health agency, if the certified nursing assistant or home health aide meets the requirements of s. 464.2035 or s. 400.489, respectively. A registered nurse may not delegate the administration of any controlled substance listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV of s. 893.03 or 21 U.S.C. s. 812.(3) The board, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, shall adopt rules to implement this section.History.—s. 12, ch. 2020-9.
FL Stat § 464.016 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.016 - Violations and penalties.

464.016 Violations and penalties.—(1) Each of the following acts constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084:(a) Practicing advanced or specialized, professional, or practical nursing, as defined in this part, unless holding an active license or certificate to do so.(b) Using or attempting to use a license or certificate which has been suspended or revoked.(c) Knowingly employing unlicensed persons in the practice of nursing.(d) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or certificate under this part by misleading statements or knowing misrepresentation.(2) Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:(a) Using the name or title “Nurse,” “Registered Nurse,” “Licensed Practical Nurse,” “Clinical Nurse Specialist,” “Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist,” “Certified Nurse Practitioner,” “Certified Nurse Midwife,” “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse,” or any other name or title which implies that a person was licensed or certified as same, unless such person is duly licensed or certified.(b) Knowingly concealing information relating to violations of this part.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 13, 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 90, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 183, ch. 99-397; ss. 54, 124, ch. 2000-318; s. 5, ch. 2007-167; s. 60, ch. 2018-106.
FL Stat § 464.017 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 464 - Nursing|Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)|464.017 - Sexual misconduct in the practice of nursing.

464.017 Sexual misconduct in the practice of nursing.—The nurse-patient relationship is founded on mutual trust. Sexual misconduct in the practice of nursing means violation of the nurse-patient relationship through which the nurse uses said relationship to induce or attempt to induce the patient to engage, or to engage or attempt to engage the patient, in sexual activity outside the scope of the practice or the scope of generally accepted examination or treatment of the patient. Sexual misconduct in the practice of nursing is prohibited.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; s. 320, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.