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FL Stat § 484.045 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.045 - Licensure by examination.

484.045 Licensure by examination.—(1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a hearing aid specialist shall apply to the department on a form approved by the department.(2) The department shall license each applicant who the board certifies:(a) Has completed the application form and remitted the required fees;(b) Is of good moral character;(c) Is 18 years of age or older;(d) Is a graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent;(e)1. Has met the requirements of the training program; or2.a. Has a valid, current license as a hearing aid specialist or its equivalent from another state and has been actively practicing in such capacity for at least 12 months; orb. Is currently certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences and has been actively practicing for at least 12 months;(f) Has passed an examination, as prescribed by board rule; and(g) Has demonstrated, in a manner designated by rule of the board, knowledge of state laws and rules relating to the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids.(3) A person who fails the examination may make application for reexamination to the appropriate examining entity, as prescribed by board rule.History.—ss. 5, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 7, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 2, ch. 90-38; s. 30, ch. 90-134; s. 22, ch. 90-341; ss. 9, 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 159, ch. 94-119; s. 453, ch. 97-103; s. 58, ch. 99-5; s. 124, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 484.047 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.047 - Renewal of license.

484.047 Renewal of license.—(1) The board by rule shall provide a method for the biennial renewal of a license.(2) In addition to the other requirements for renewal provided in this section and by the board, the department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and the renewal fee. A licensee must maintain, if applicable, a certificate from a manufacturer or independent testing agent certifying that the testing room meets the requirements of s. 484.0501(6) and, if applicable, a certificate from a manufacturer or independent testing agent stating that all audiometric testing equipment used by the licensee has been calibrated acoustically to American National Standards Institute standards on an annual basis. Possession of an applicable certificate is a prerequisite to renewal.(3) A licensee shall notify the board in writing of any change of address.(4) The board may adopt rules to require no more than 30 approved hours of mandatory continuing education for the renewal of a hearing aid specialist’s license.History.—ss. 7, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; s. 1, ch. 84-239; s. 83, ch. 85-81; ss. 9, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 3, ch. 90-38; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 30, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 249, ch. 94-119; s. 31, ch. 2016-230.
FL Stat § 484.051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.051 - Itemization of prices; delivery of hearing aid; receipt, packaging, disclaimer, guarantee.

484.051 Itemization of prices; delivery of hearing aid; receipt, packaging, disclaimer, guarantee.—(1) Prior to delivery of services or products to a prospective purchaser, any person who fits and sells hearing aids shall disclose on request by the prospective purchaser an itemized listing of prices, which listing shall include separate price estimates for each service component and each product. Provision of such itemized listing of prices shall not be predicated on the prospective purchaser’s payment of any charge or agreement to purchase any service or product.(2) Any person who fits and sells a hearing aid shall, at the time of delivery, provide the purchaser with a receipt containing the seller’s signature, the address of her or his regular place of business, and her or his license or trainee registration number, if applicable, together with the brand, model, manufacturer or manufacturer’s identification code, and serial number of the hearing aid furnished and the amount charged for the hearing aid. The receipt also shall specify whether the hearing aid is new, used, or rebuilt and shall specify the length of time and other terms of the guarantee and by whom the hearing aid is guaranteed. When the client has requested an itemized list of prices, the receipt shall also provide an itemization of the total purchase price, including, but not limited to, the cost of the aid, earmold, batteries and other accessories, and any services. Notice of the availability of this service shall be displayed in a conspicuous manner in the office. The receipt also shall state that any complaint concerning the hearing aid and guarantee therefor, if not reconciled with the licensee from whom the hearing aid was purchased, should be directed by the purchaser to the Department of Health. The address and telephone number of such office shall be stated on the receipt.(3) No hearing aid may be sold to any person unless both the packaging containing the hearing aid and the itemized receipt provided pursuant to subsection (2) carry the following disclaimer in 10-point or larger type: “A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing, nor will it prevent further hearing loss.”History.—ss. 12, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 12, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 4, ch. 90-38; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 336, ch. 94-119; s. 9, ch. 94-160; s. 454, ch. 97-103; s. 174, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 484.0513 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.0513 - Cancellation by medical authorization; purchaser’s right to return.

484.0513 Cancellation by medical authorization; purchaser’s right to return.—(1) In addition to any other rights and remedies the purchaser of a hearing aid may have, the purchaser shall have the right to rescind the transaction if the purchaser for whatever reason consults a licensed physician with specialty board certification in otolaryngology or internal medicine or a licensed family practice physician, subsequent to purchasing a hearing aid, and the physician certifies in writing that the purchaser has a hearing impairment for which a hearing aid will not provide a benefit or that the purchaser has a medical condition which contraindicates the use of a hearing aid.(2) The purchaser of a hearing aid shall have the right to rescind provided in subsection (1) only if the purchaser gives a written notice of the intent to rescind the transaction to the seller at the seller’s place of business by certified mail, return receipt requested, which notice shall be posted not later than 60 days following the date of delivery of the hearing aid to the purchaser, and the purchaser returns the hearing aid to the seller in the original condition less normal wear and tear.(3) If the conditions of subsections (1) and (2) are met, the seller shall, without request, refund to the purchaser, within 10 days of the receipt of notice to rescind, a full and complete refund of all moneys received, less 5 percent. The purchaser shall incur no additional liability for rescinding the transaction.History.—ss. 13, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 484.053 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.053 - Prohibitions; penalties.

484.053 Prohibitions; penalties.—(1) A person may not:(a) Practice dispensing hearing aids unless the person is a licensed hearing aid specialist;(b) Use the name or title “hearing aid specialist” when the person has not been licensed under this part;(c) Present as her or his own the license of another;(d) Give false, incomplete, or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof for the purposes of obtaining a license;(e) Use or attempt to use a hearing aid specialist license that is delinquent or has been suspended, revoked, or placed on inactive status;(f) Knowingly employ unlicensed persons in the practice of dispensing hearing aids; or(g) Knowingly conceal information relative to violations of this part.(2) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) If a person licensed under this part allows the sale of a hearing aid by an unlicensed person not registered as a trainee or fails to comply with the requirements of s. 484.0445(2) relating to supervision of trainees, the board shall, upon determination of that violation, order the full refund of moneys paid by the purchaser upon return of the hearing aid to the seller’s place of business.History.—ss. 9, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 14, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 116, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 251, ch. 94-119; s. 455, ch. 97-103; s. 156, ch. 99-397; s. 7, ch. 2000-154; s. 61, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 484.054 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.054 - Sale or distribution of hearing aids through mail; penalty.

484.054 Sale or distribution of hearing aids through mail; penalty.—It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute hearing aids through the mail to the ultimate consumer. Any violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 13, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 15, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 32, ch. 91-137; s. 117, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 484.058 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.058 - Declaration of place of business; posting of license and notice.

484.058 Declaration of place of business; posting of license and notice.—Each licensee shall declare and establish a regular place of business, at which the licensee’s license shall be conspicuously displayed.History.—ss. 17, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 456, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 484.059 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.059 - Exemptions.

484.059 Exemptions.—(1) The licensure requirements of this part do not apply to any person engaged in recommending hearing aids as part of the academic curriculum of an accredited institution of higher education, or as part of a program conducted by a public charitable institution supported primarily by voluntary contribution, provided this organization does not dispense or sell hearing aids or accessories.(2) The licensure requirements of this part do not apply to any person licensed to practice medicine in the state, except that such physician shall comply with the requirement of periodic filing of the certificate of testing and calibration of audiometric equipment as provided in this part. No person employed by or working under the supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine shall perform any services or acts which would constitute the dispensing of hearing aids as defined in s. 484.041(3), unless such person is a licensed hearing aid specialist.(3) The licensure requirements of this part do not apply to an audiologist licensed pursuant to part I of chapter 468.(4) The provisions of s. 484.053(1)(a) shall not apply to registered trainees operating in compliance with this part and rules of the board.History.—ss. 16, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 18, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 27, ch. 90-134; s. 22, ch. 90-341; ss. 7, 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 487.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.011 - Popular name; administration.

487.011 Popular name; administration.—This part shall be known by the popular name the “Florida Pesticide Law” and shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.History.—s. 1, ch. 65-457; ss. 1, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 2, ch. 94-233; s. 8, ch. 2000-154; s. 21, ch. 2004-64.
FL Stat § 487.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.012 - Declaration of purpose.

487.012 Declaration of purpose.—The purpose of this part is to regulate the distribution, sale, and use of pesticides, except as provided in chapters 388 and 482, and to protect people and the environment from the adverse effects of pesticides.History.—s. 3, ch. 74-247; s. 8, ch. 79-210; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-167; ss. 2, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 3, ch. 94-233; s. 9, ch. 2000-154; s. 22, ch. 2004-64.Note.—Former s. 487.152.
FL Stat § 487.025 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.025 - Misbranding.

487.025 Misbranding.—(1) A pesticide or device is misbranded if its labeling bears any statement, design, or graphic representation which is false or misleading in any particular.(2) A pesticide is misbranded if:(a) It is an imitation of, or is offered for sale under the name of, another pesticide.(b) Its labeling bears any reference to registration under this part.(c) The labeling accompanying it does not contain instructions for use which are necessary and, if complied with, adequate for the protection of the public.(d) The label does not contain a warning or caution statement which may be necessary and, if complied with, adequate to prevent injury to living humans and other vertebrate animals.(e) The label does not bear an ingredient statement on that part of the immediate container, and on the outside container or wrapper, if there is one, through which the ingredient statement on the immediate container cannot be clearly read, of the retail package which is presented or displayed under customary conditions of purchase.(f) Any word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of this part to appear on the labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness, as compared with other words, statements, designs, or graphic matter in the labeling, and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.(g) It is injurious to living humans or other vertebrate animals or vegetation, except weeds, to which it is applied, or to the person applying such pesticide as directed or in accordance with commonly recognized practice.(h) In the case of a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant, when used as directed, it is injurious to living humans or other vertebrate animals, or vegetation, to which it is applied, or to the person applying such pesticide. However, physical or physiological effects on plants or parts thereof shall not be deemed to be injury when this is the purpose for which the plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant was applied in accordance with the label claims and recommendations.(i) Any ingredient which is present in amounts which are not likely to be effective when used according to directions is given undue prominence or conspicuousness, as compared with ingredients which are present in effective amounts, in its labeling. Such ingredient shall appear only in the ingredient statement.(j) It is found to be ineffective when tested in the laboratory.(k) It is found by the department to be of short measure.History.—s. 1, ch. 65-457; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 73-63; s. 1, ch. 79-210; s. 1, ch. 82-106; s. 1, ch. 82-167; s. 15, ch. 84-338; ss. 3, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 5, ch. 94-233; s. 475, ch. 97-103; s. 11, ch. 2000-154; s. 24, ch. 2004-64.Note.—Former s. 487.021(37).
FL Stat § 487.042 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.042 - Restricted-use pesticides; designation.

487.042 Restricted-use pesticides; designation.—The department may designate by rule a pesticide, or a pesticide applied under certain conditions or for a certain purpose, as a “restricted-use pesticide” if the pesticide, when applied in accordance with its directions for use, warnings, and cautions, for uses for which it is registered or for one or more such uses, or in accordance with a widespread and commonly recognized practice, may generally cause, without additional regulatory restrictions, unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or injury to the applicator or other persons.History.—s. 3, ch. 69-376; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 78-154; ss. 2, 4, ch. 79-210; s. 3, ch. 88-304; ss. 6, 37, ch. 92-115.
FL Stat § 487.0435 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.0435 - License classification.

487.0435 License classification.—The department shall issue certified applicator licenses in the following classifications: certified public applicator; certified private applicator; and certified commercial applicator. In addition, separate classifications and subclassifications may be specified by the department in rule as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this part. Each classification shall be subject to requirements or testing procedures to be set forth by rule of the department and shall be restricted to the activities within the scope of the respective classification as established in statute or by rule. In specifying classifications, the department may consider, but is not limited to, the following:(1) Whether the license sought is for commercial, public, or private applicator status.(2) The method of applying the restricted-use pesticide.(3) The specific crops upon which restricted-use pesticides are applied.(4) The proximity of populated areas to the land upon which restricted-use pesticides are applied.(5) The acreage under the control of the licensee.(6) The pounds of technical restricted toxicant applied per acre per year by the licensee.History.—ss. 7, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 8, ch. 94-233; s. 14, ch. 2000-154; s. 27, ch. 2004-64.
FL Stat § 487.0437 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.0437 - Direct infusion of chlorine gas.

487.0437 Direct infusion of chlorine gas.—The department shall create, within the commercial applicator classification, a category for the direct infusion of chlorine gas in residential swimming pools by a portable system which dispenses chlorine gas registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for use as a disinfectant and algicide in residential swimming pools. It is the intention of the Legislature that the regulation of applicators doing chlorine gas infusion for treatment of algae in residential swimming pools as described herein is preempted to the department and not the Department of Business and Professional Regulation under chapter 489.History.—ss. 9, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 183, ch. 94-218.
FL Stat § 487.044 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.044 - Certification; examination.

487.044 Certification; examination.—(1) The department may independently, or through the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, develop a certification program, including an optional training session of at least 4 hours, designed to ensure the competency of those persons to whom the department issues licenses. A standard core examination shall be developed which shall be administered to all applicants for licensure.(2) The department shall require each applicant for a certified applicator’s license to demonstrate competence by a written or oral examination in which the applicant must demonstrate adequate knowledge concerning the proper use and application of restricted-use pesticides in each classification for which application for license is made. The examination may be prepared, administered, and evaluated by the department. Each applicant for a certified applicator’s license shall demonstrate minimum competence as to:(a) The proper use of the equipment.(b) The environmental hazards that may be involved in applying restricted-use pesticides.(c) Calculating the concentration of restricted-use pesticides to be used in particular circumstances.(d) Identification of common pests to be controlled and the damages caused by such pests.(e) Protective clothing and respiratory equipment required during the handling and application of restricted-use pesticides.(f) General precautions to be followed in the disposal of containers, as well as the cleaning and decontamination of the equipment which the applicant proposes to use.(g) Applicable state and federal pesticide laws, rules, and regulations.(h) General safety precautions.History.—ss. 8, 37, ch. 92-115.
FL Stat § 487.045 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.045 - Fees.

487.045 Fees.—(1) The department shall establish applicable fees by rule. The fees shall not exceed $250 for commercial applicators or $100 for private applicators and public applicators, for initial licensing and for each subsequent license renewal. The fees shall be determined annually and shall represent department costs associated with enforcement of the provisions of this part.(2) Fees collected under the provisions of this part shall be deposited into the General Inspection Trust Fund and shall be used to defray expenses in the administration of this part.History.—ss. 11, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 9, ch. 94-233; s. 15, ch. 2000-154; s. 28, ch. 2004-64.