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FL Stat § 460.408 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 460 - Chiropractic Medicine|460.408 - Continuing Chiropractic Education.

460.408 Continuing chiropractic education.—(1) The board shall require licensees to periodically demonstrate their professional competence as a condition of renewal of a license by completing up to 40 contact classroom hours of continuing education.(a) Continuing education courses sponsored by chiropractic colleges whose graduates are eligible for examination under any provision of this chapter may be approved upon review by the board if all other requirements of board rules setting forth criteria for course approval are met.(b) The board shall approve those courses that build upon the basic courses required for the practice of chiropractic medicine, and the board may also approve courses in adjunctive modalities. Courses that consist of instruction in the use, application, prescription, recommendation, or administration of a specific company’s brand of products or services are not eligible for approval.(2) The board may make exception from the requirements of this section in emergency or hardship cases.(3) The board may adopt rules within the requirements of this section that are necessary for its implementation.History.—ss. 1, 7, ch. 79-211; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 17, 18, ch. 86-285; s. 17, ch. 88-392; s. 17, ch. 91-220; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 96-296; s. 275, ch. 98-166; s. 5, ch. 2007-240; s. 2, ch. 2012-171.
FL Stat § 460.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 460 - Chiropractic Medicine|460.41 - Itemized Patient Billing.

460.41 Itemized patient billing.—Whenever a chiropractic physician licensed under this chapter renders professional services to a patient, the chiropractic physician shall submit to the patient, to the patient’s insurer, or to the administrative agency for any federal or state health program under which the patient is entitled to benefits an itemized statement of the specific services rendered and the charge for each, no later than the chiropractic physician’s next regular billing cycle which follows the fifth day after the rendering of professional services. A chiropractic physician may not condition the furnishing of an itemized statement upon prior payment of the bill.History.—s. 5, ch. 79-198; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 17, 18, ch. 86-285; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 460.411 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 460 - Chiropractic Medicine|460.411 - Violations and Penalties.

460.411 Violations and penalties.—(1) Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084:(a) Practicing or attempting to practice chiropractic medicine without an active license or with a license fraudulently obtained.(b) Using or attempting to use a license to practice chiropractic medicine which has been suspended or revoked.(2) Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:(a) Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing any chiropractic diploma, license, or record of registration or aiding or abetting in the same.(b) Making any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter.(c) Using the name or title “chiropractic physician,” “doctor of chiropractic,” “chiropractic medicine,” or any other name or title which would lead the public to believe that such person is engaging in the practice of chiropractic medicine, unless such person is licensed as a chiropractic physician in this state.(d) Knowingly concealing any information relative to violations of this chapter.History.—ss. 1, 7, ch. 79-211; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-285; s. 87, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 276, ch. 98-166; s. 50, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 460.412 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 460 - Chiropractic Medicine|460.412 - Sexual Misconduct in the Practice of Chiropractic Medicine.

460.412 Sexual misconduct in the practice of chiropractic medicine.—The chiropractic physician-patient relationship is founded on mutual trust. Sexual misconduct in the practice of chiropractic medicine means violation of the chiropractic physician-patient relationship through which the chiropractic physician 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 practice or the scope of generally accepted examination or treatment of the patient. Sexual misconduct in the practice of chiropractic medicine is prohibited.History.—ss. 1, 7, ch. 79-211; s. 311, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-285; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 277, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 460.414 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 460 - Chiropractic Medicine|460.414 - Chiropractic Physicians Subject to State and Municipal Rules and Regulations.

460.414 Chiropractic physicians subject to state and municipal rules and regulations.—All licensed chiropractic physicians shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal rules and regulations relating to the control of contagious and infectious diseases, sign death certificates in accordance with chapter 382, and comply with all laws pertaining to public health, reporting to the proper authority as other practitioners are required to do.History.—ss. 1, 7, ch. 79-211; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-285; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 112, ch. 97-237.
FL Stat § 461.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.001 - Legislative Findings; Intent; Scope.

461.001 Legislative findings; intent; scope.—The Legislature finds that the practice of podiatric medicine by unskilled and incompetent practitioners presents a danger to the public health and safety. The Legislature finds further that it is difficult for the public to make an informed choice about podiatric physicians and that the consequences of a wrong choice could seriously endanger their health and safety. The sole legislative purpose for enacting this chapter is to ensure that every podiatric physician practicing in this state meet minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that podiatric physicians who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public health be prohibited from practicing in this state.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-229; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 198, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 461.002 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.002 - Exceptions.

461.002 Exceptions.—(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to other duly licensed health care practitioners acting within their authorized scope of practice.(2) This chapter shall not prohibit the manufacture, advertisement, or sale of proprietary corrective shoes, foot appliances, or remedies.(3) This chapter shall not apply to the practice of podiatric medicine by graduate podiatric physicians in the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Public Health Service, Coast Guard, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs in the discharge of their official duties.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-229; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 21, ch. 93-268; s. 199, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 461.003 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.003 - Definitions.

461.003 Definitions.—As used in this chapter:(1) “Board” means the Board of Podiatric Medicine as created in this chapter.(2) “Certified podiatric X-ray assistant” means a person who is employed by and under the direct supervision of a licensed podiatric physician to perform only those radiographic functions that are within the scope of practice of a podiatric physician licensed under this chapter. For purposes of this subsection, the term “direct supervision” means supervision whereby a podiatric physician orders the X ray, remains on the premises while the X ray is being performed and exposed, and approves the work performed before dismissal of the patient.(3) “Department” means the Department of Health.(4) “Podiatric physician” means any person licensed to practice podiatric medicine pursuant to this chapter.(5) “Practice of podiatric medicine” means the diagnosis or medical, surgical, palliative, and mechanical treatment of ailments of the human foot and leg. The surgical treatment of ailments of the human foot and leg shall be limited anatomically to that part below the anterior tibial tubercle. The practice of podiatric medicine shall include the amputation of the toes or other parts of the foot but shall not include the amputation of the foot or leg in its entirety. A podiatric physician may prescribe drugs that relate specifically to the scope of practice authorized herein.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-229; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 116, ch. 94-218; s. 73, ch. 97-264; s. 200, ch. 98-166; s. 111, ch. 99-397.
FL Stat § 461.004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.004 - Board of Podiatric Medicine; Membership; Appointment; Terms.

461.004 Board of Podiatric Medicine; membership; appointment; terms.—(1) The Board of Podiatric Medicine is created within the department and shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) Five members of the board must be licensed podiatric physicians who are residents of the state and who have been licensed podiatric physicians engaged in the practice of podiatric medicine for at least 4 years. The remaining two members must be residents of the state who are not, and have never been, licensed as podiatric physicians or members of any closely related profession. 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 the board shall apply. However, notwithstanding the requirement of s. 456.073(4) that the board provide by rule for the determination of probable cause by a panel composed of its members or by the department, the board may provide by rule that its probable cause panel may be composed of one current member of the board and one past member of the board, as long as the past member is a licensed podiatric physician in good standing. The past board member must be appointed to the panel by the chair of the board with the approval of the State Surgeon General for a maximum of 2 years.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-229; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 13, ch. 87-172; s. 1, ch. 90-29; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 117, ch. 94-218; s. 221, ch. 97-103; ss. 59, 201, ch. 98-166; s. 118, ch. 2000-160; s. 80, ch. 2008-6.
FL Stat § 461.005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.005 - Rulemaking Authority.

461.005 Rulemaking authority.—The Board of Podiatric Medicine has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-229; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 123, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 461.008 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.008 - Inactive Status.

461.008 Inactive status.—(1) The board shall adopt rules relating to application procedures for inactive status, to the 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 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. 79-229; s. 313, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 99, ch. 83-329; ss. 8, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 170, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 461.009 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.009 - Itemized Patient Billing.

461.009 Itemized patient billing.—Whenever a podiatric physician licensed under this chapter renders professional services to a patient, the podiatric physician is required, upon request, to submit to the patient, to the patient’s insurer, or to the administrative agency for any federal or state health program under which the patient is entitled to benefits, an itemized statement of the specific services rendered and the charge for each, no later than the podiatric physician’s next regular billing cycle which follows the fifth day after rendering of professional services. A podiatric physician may not condition the furnishing of an itemized statement upon prior payment of the bill.History.—s. 6, ch. 79-198; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 203, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 461.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.012 - Violations and Penalties.

461.012 Violations and penalties.—(1) Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084:(a) Practicing or attempting to practice podiatric medicine without an active license or with a license fraudulently obtained.(b) Advertising podiatric services without an active license obtained pursuant to this chapter or with a license fraudulently obtained.(c) Using or attempting to use a license to practice podiatric medicine which has been suspended or revoked.(2) Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:(a) Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing any podiatric medicine diploma, license, or record of registration or aiding or abetting in the same.(b) Making any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter.(c) Using the name or title “Podiatrist,” “Doctor of Podiatry,” or “Doctor of Podiatric Medicine” or using the phrase “foot clinic,” “foot doctor,” “quiropedista,” or any other name, title, or phrase which would lead the public to believe that such person is engaging in the practice of podiatric medicine unless such person is licensed as a podiatric physician in this state.(d) Knowingly concealing any information relative to violations of this chapter.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-229; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 9, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 88, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 96-222; s. 204, ch. 98-166; s. 51, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 461.0131 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.0131 - Emergency Procedures for Disciplinary Action.

461.0131 Emergency procedures for disciplinary action.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no later than 30 days after a third report of a professional liability claim against a licensed podiatric physician has been submitted, within a 60-month period, as required by ss. 456.049 and 627.912, the Department of Health shall initiate an emergency investigation and the Board of Podiatric Medicine shall conduct an emergency probable cause hearing to determine whether the physician should be disciplined for a violation of s. 461.013(1)(s) or any other relevant provision of law.History.—s. 30, ch. 2003-416.
FL Stat § 461.0134 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.0134 - Prescription or Administration of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (Dmso); Written Release and Information Requirements.

461.0134 Prescription or administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO); written release and information requirements.—(1) A podiatric physician licensed under this chapter may not be subject to disciplinary action by the board for prescribing or administering dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to a patient under the podiatric physician’s care who has requested the substance as long as the podiatric physician complies with the requirements of this section.(2) The patient, after being fully informed as to alternative methods of treatment and their potential for cure and upon request for the administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) by the patient’s podiatric physician, shall sign a written release, releasing the podiatric physician and, when applicable, the hospital or health facility from any liability therefor.(3) The podiatric physician shall inform the patient in writing if dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has not been approved as a treatment or cure by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the disorder for which it is being prescribed.History.—ss. 5, 6, ch. 81-36; ss. 2, 3, 4, ch. 85-217; s. 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 224, ch. 97-103; s. 206, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 461.0135 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.0135 - Operation of X-Ray Machines by Podiatric X-Ray Assistants.

461.0135 Operation of X-ray machines by podiatric X-ray assistants.—A licensed podiatric physician may utilize an X-ray machine, expose X-ray films, and interpret or read such films. The provision of part IV of chapter 468 to the contrary notwithstanding, a licensed podiatric physician may authorize or direct a certified podiatric X-ray assistant to operate such equipment and expose such films under the licensed podiatric physician’s direction and supervision, pursuant to rules adopted by the board in accordance with s. 461.004, which ensures that such certified podiatric X-ray assistant is competent to operate such equipment in a safe and efficient manner by reason of training, experience, and passage of a board-approved course which includes an examination. The board shall issue a certificate to an individual who successfully completes the board-approved course and passes the examination to be administered by the training authority upon completion of such course.History.—s. 115, ch. 99-397.
FL Stat § 461.014 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.014 - Residency.

461.014 Residency.—(1) The board shall encourage and develop podiatric residency programs in hospitals in this state and shall establish such programs by the adoption of rules, subject to the following conditions:(a) Any residency program shall be approved by the Council of Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association.(b) A residency program may be established only at a hospital where a duly licensed podiatric physician is on the hospital staff or is otherwise in a supervisory position.(c) Every resident shall register with the board through the submission of forms provided by the board, which forms shall, besides other required information, reflect the date of commencement of residency.(d) Every hospital having a residency program shall annually, on July 1 of each year, provide the board with a list of podiatric residents and such other information as is required by the board.(e) A program in residency may not allow a resident to continue as an unlicensed resident for an aggregate period of time in excess of 3 years.(f) A person registered as a resident podiatric physician under this section may, in the normal course of his or her employment, prescribe medicinal drugs described in schedules set forth in chapter 893 and pursuant to s. 461.003(5) if:1. The person prescribes such medicinal drugs through use of a Drug Enforcement Administration number issued to the hospital or teaching hospital by which the person is employed or at which the person’s services are used;2. The person is identified by a discrete suffix to the identification number issued to such hospital; and3. The use of the institutional identification number and individual suffixes conforms to the requirements of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.(2) Notwithstanding this section or s. 120.52, any person who is registered under this section is subject to s. 461.013.(3) Any person who willfully violates paragraph (1)(f) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(4) The board shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 as necessary to administer this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-111; s. 314, ch. 81-259; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 207, ch. 98-166; s. 1, ch. 2005-98.
FL Stat § 461.0155 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.0155 - Medical Assistants.

461.0155 Medical assistants.—A podiatric physician who is supervising a medical assistant shall be governed by s. 458.3485.History.—s. 2, ch. 2021-136.
FL Stat § 461.018 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 461 - Podiatric Medicine|461.018 - Limited Scope of Practice; Area of Need.

461.018 Limited scope of practice; area of need.—Those persons holding valid certificates on October 1, 1991, who were certified pursuant to chapters 88-205 and 88-392, Laws of Florida, and who have been practicing under a board-approved protocol for at least 2 years are eligible to receive a license to practice podiatric medicine without supervision under their present limited scope of practice of the nonsurgical treatment of corns, calluses, and ingrown toenails in a specially designated area of need as provided by rule of the board.History.—s. 2, ch. 96-222; s. 75, ch. 97-264; s. 209, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 462.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 462 - Naturopathy|462.01 - Definitions.

462.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter:(1) “Natureopathy” and “Naturopathy” shall be construed as synonymous terms and mean the use and practice of psychological, mechanical, and material health sciences to aid in purifying, cleansing, and normalizing human tissues for the preservation or restoration of health, according to the fundamental principles of anatomy, physiology, and applied psychology, as may be required. Naturopathic practice employs, among other agencies, phytotherapy, dietetics, psychotherapy, suggestotherapy, hydrotherapy, zone therapy, biochemistry, external applications, electrotherapy, mechanotherapy, mechanical and electrical appliances, hygiene, first aid, sanitation, and heliotherapy; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be held or construed to authorize any naturopathic physician licensed hereunder to practice materia medica or surgery or chiropractic medicine, nor shall the provisions of this law in any manner apply to or affect the practice of osteopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, Christian Science, or any other treatment authorized and provided for by law for the cure or prevention of disease and ailments.(2) “Department” means the Department of Health.History.—s. 1, ch. 12286, 1927; CGL 3469; s. 1, ch. 21707, 1943; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 78-139; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 12, 13, ch. 85-303; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 118, ch. 94-218; s. 50, ch. 97-264; ss. 62, 280, ch. 98-166.