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FL Stat § 467.006 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.006 - Requirements to Practice Midwifery.

467.006 Requirements to practice midwifery.—(1) Any person who seeks to practice midwifery in this state must be at least 21 years of age and must be licensed pursuant to s. 464.012 or this chapter.(2) A midwife who on October 1, 1992, holds a valid license to practice midwifery in this state may continue to practice midwifery pursuant to the provisions of this chapter except for the provisions relating to collaborative care and to administration of medicinal drugs in s. 467.015(2) and (3). Upon successful completion of additional training requirements, as determined by the council and department, the midwife may practice midwifery in accordance with all provisions of this chapter.History.—ss. 6, 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 4, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 4, ch. 98-130.
FL Stat § 467.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.011 - Licensure by Examination.

467.011 Licensure by examination.—(1) The department shall administer an examination to test the proficiency of applicants in the core competencies required to practice midwifery as specified in s. 467.009.(2) The department shall develop, publish, and make available to interested parties at a reasonable cost a bibliography and guide for the examination.(3) The department shall issue a license to practice midwifery to an applicant who has graduated from an approved midwifery program and successfully completed the examination, upon payment of the required licensure fee.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 6, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
FL Stat § 467.013 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.013 - Inactive Status.

467.013 Inactive status.—A licensee may request that his or her license be placed in an inactive status by making application to the department and paying a fee.(1) An inactive license may be renewed for one additional biennium upon application to the department and payment of the applicable biennium renewal fee. The department shall establish procedures and fees for applying to place a license on inactive status, renewing an inactive license, and reactivating an inactive license. The fee for any of these procedures may not exceed the biennial renewal fee established by the department.(2) Any license that is not renewed by the end of the biennium established by the department automatically reverts to involuntary inactive status unless the licensee has applied for voluntary inactive status. Such license may be reactivated only if the licensee meets the requirements for reactivating the license established by department rule.(3) A midwife who desires to reactivate an inactive license shall apply to the department, complete the reactivation application, remit the applicable fees, and submit proof of compliance with the requirements for continuing education established by department rule.(4) Each licensed midwife whose license has been placed on inactive status for more than 1 year must complete continuing education hours as a condition of reactivating the inactive license.(5) The licensee shall submit to the department evidence of participation in 10 hours of continuing education, approved by the department and clinically related to the practice of midwifery, for each year of the biennium in which the license was inactive. This requirement is in addition to submitting evidence of completing the continuing education required for the most recent biennium in which the licensee held an active license.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 8, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 183, ch. 94-119; s. 265, ch. 97-103; s. 6, ch. 98-130; s. 36, ch. 2015-4.
FL Stat § 467.0135 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.0135 - Fees.

467.0135 Fees.—The department shall establish fees for application, examination, initial licensure, renewal of licensure, licensure by endorsement, inactive status, delinquent status, and reactivation of an inactive license. The appropriate fee must be paid at the time of application and is payable to the Department of Health, in accordance with rules adopted by the department. A fee is nonrefundable, unless otherwise provided by rule. A fee may not exceed:(1) Five hundred dollars for examination.(2) Five hundred dollars for initial licensure.(3) Five hundred dollars for renewal of licensure.(4) Two hundred dollars for application, which fee is nonrefundable.(5) Five hundred dollars for reactivation of an inactive license.(6) Five hundred dollars for licensure by endorsement.A fee for inactive status, reactivation of an inactive license, or delinquency may not exceed the fee established by the department for biennial renewal of an active license. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the Medical Quality Assurance Trust Fund.History.—ss. 9, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 184, ch. 94-119; s. 7, ch. 98-130; s. 123, ch. 2000-153.
FL Stat § 467.014 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.014 - Financial Responsibility.

467.014 Financial responsibility.—A licensed midwife shall include in the informed consent plan presented to the parents the status of the midwife’s malpractice insurance, including the amount of malpractice insurance, if any.History.—ss. 10, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
FL Stat § 467.016 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.016 - Informed Consent.

467.016 Informed consent.—The department shall develop a uniform client informed-consent form to be used by the midwife to inform the client of the qualifications of a licensed midwife and the nature and risk of the procedures to be used by a midwife and to obtain the client’s consent for the provision of midwifery services.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
FL Stat § 467.017 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.017 - Emergency Care Plan; Immunity.

467.017 Emergency care plan; immunity.—(1) Every licensed midwife shall develop a written plan for the appropriate delivery of emergency care. A copy of the plan shall accompany any application for license issuance or renewal. The plan shall address the following:(a) Consultation with other health care providers.(b) Emergency transfer.(c) Access to neonatal intensive care units and obstetrical units or other patient care areas.(2) Any physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459, or any certified nurse midwife, or any hospital licensed under chapter 395, or any osteopathic hospital, providing medical care or treatment to a woman or infant due to an emergency arising during delivery or birth as a consequence of the care received by a midwife licensed under chapter 467 shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such medical care or treatment unless such damages result from providing, or failing to provide, medical care or treatment under circumstances demonstrating a reckless disregard for the consequences so as to affect the life or health of another.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 12, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
FL Stat § 467.019 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.019 - Records and Reports.

467.019 Records and reports.—(1) The midwife shall mail or submit a completed birth certificate for each birth, in accordance with the requirements of chapter 382, to the local registrar of vital statistics within 5 days following birth.(2) The midwife shall instruct the parents regarding the requirement for an infant screening blood test for metabolic diseases as required by s. 383.14 and rules promulgated pursuant thereto, and shall notify the county health department in the county where the birth occurs, within 48 hours following delivery, unless other arrangements for the test have been made by the parents.(3) Each maternal death, newborn death, and stillbirth shall be reported immediately to the medical examiner.(4) A midwife shall keep a record of each patient served. Such record must document, but need not be limited to, each consultation, referral, transport, transfer of care, and emergency care rendered by the midwife and must include all subsequent updates and copy of the birth certificate. These records shall be kept on file for a minimum of 5 years following the date of the last entry in the records.(5) Within 90 days after the death of a midwife, the estate or agent shall place all patient records of the deceased midwife in the care of another midwife licensed in this state who shall ensure that each patient of the deceased midwife is notified in writing. A midwife who terminates or relocates to private practice outside the local telephone directory service area of the midwife’s current practice shall provide notice to all patients as prescribed by department rule.(6) Patient records of a deceased midwife or a midwife who terminates or relocates a private practice shall be maintained pursuant to department requirements.(7) A licensed midwife who is or has been employed by a practice or facility, such as a birth center, which maintains patient records as records belonging to the facility may review patient records on the premises of the practice or facility as necessary for statistical purposes.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 19, ch. 92-179; s. 144, ch. 97-101; s. 8, ch. 98-130; s. 37, ch. 2015-4.
FL Stat § 467.201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.201 - Violations and Penalties.

467.201 Violations and penalties.—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:(1) Practicing midwifery, unless holding an active license to do so.(2) Using or attempting to use a license which has been suspended or revoked.(3) The willful practice of midwifery by a student midwife without a preceptor present, except in an emergency.(4) Knowingly allowing a student midwife to practice midwifery without a preceptor present, except in an emergency.(5) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license under this chapter through bribery or fraudulent misrepresentation.(6) Using the name or title “midwife” or “licensed midwife” or any other name or title which implies that a person is licensed to practice midwifery, unless such person is duly licensed as provided in this chapter.(7) Knowingly concealing information relating to the enforcement of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant thereto.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; s. 96, ch. 91-224; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 13, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 57, ch. 2000-318; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
FL Stat § 467.205 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.205 - Approval of Midwifery Programs.

467.205 Approval of midwifery programs.—(1) An organization desiring to conduct an approved program for the education of midwives shall apply to the department and submit such evidence as may be required to show that it complies with s. 467.009 and with the rules of the department. Any accredited or state-licensed institution of higher learning, public or private, may provide midwifery education and training.(2) The department shall adopt rules regarding educational objectives, faculty qualifications, curriculum guidelines, administrative procedures, and other training requirements as are necessary to ensure that approved programs graduate midwives competent to practice under this chapter.(3) The department shall survey each organization applying for approval. If the department is satisfied that the program meets the requirements of s. 467.009 and rules adopted pursuant to that section, it shall approve the program.(4) The department shall, at least once every 3 years, certify whether each approved midwifery program complies with the standards developed under s. 467.009.(5) If the department finds that an approved program no longer meets the required standards, it may place the program on probationary status until such time as the standards are restored. If a program fails to correct these conditions within a specified period of time, the department may rescind the approval. Any program having its approval rescinded shall have the right to reapply.(6) Provisional approval of a new program may be granted pending the licensure results of the first graduating class.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 14, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
FL Stat § 467.207 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.207 - Exceptions.

467.207 Exceptions.—No provision of this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:(1) The practice of midwifery by students enrolled in an approved midwifery training program.(2) The establishment of an independent practice by one or more midwives for the purpose of rendering to patients midwifery services within the scope of the midwife license.(3) Assistance by any person in the case of an emergency.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
FL Stat § 469.003 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 469 - Asbestos Abatement|469.003 - License Required.

469.003 License required.—(1) No person may conduct an asbestos survey, develop an operation and maintenance plan, or monitor and evaluate asbestos abatement unless trained and licensed as an asbestos consultant as required by this chapter.(2) No person may prepare asbestos abatement specifications unless trained and licensed as an asbestos consultant as required by this chapter.(3) No person may conduct asbestos abatement work unless licensed by the department under this chapter as an asbestos contractor, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.History.—s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 37, ch. 2011-213.
FL Stat § 469.004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 469 - Asbestos Abatement|469.004 - License; Asbestos Consultant; Asbestos Contractor.

469.004 License; asbestos consultant; asbestos contractor.—(1) All asbestos consultants must be licensed by the department. An asbestos consultant’s license may be issued only to an applicant who holds a current, valid, active license as an architect issued under chapter 481; holds a current, valid, active license as a professional engineer issued under chapter 471; holds a current, valid, active license as a professional geologist issued under chapter 492; is a diplomat of the American Board of Industrial Hygiene; or has been awarded designation as a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.(2) All asbestos contractors must be licensed by the department. An asbestos contractor may not perform abatement activities involving work that affects building structures or systems. Work on building structures or systems may be performed only by a contractor licensed under chapter 489.(3) A license issued under this chapter must be renewed every 2 years. Before an asbestos contractor’s license may be renewed, the licensee must complete a 1-day course of continuing education during each of the preceding 2 years. Before an asbestos consultant’s license may be renewed, the licensee must complete a 2-day course of continuing education during each of the preceding 2 years.History.—ss. 53, 54, ch. 94-119; ss. 3, 6, ch. 95-200; s. 14, ch. 98-419; s. 16, ch. 99-254.
FL Stat § 469.005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 469 - Asbestos Abatement|469.005 - License Requirements.

469.005 License requirements.—All applicants for licensure as either asbestos consultants or asbestos contractors shall:(1) Pay the initial licensing fee.(2) When applying for licensure as an asbestos consultant, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:(a) A building asbestos surveys and mechanical systems course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.(b) An asbestos management planning course. Such course shall consist of not less than 2 days of instruction.(c) A respiratory protection course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.(d) A project designer course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.(3) When applying for licensure as an asbestos contractor, successfully complete the following department-approved courses:(a) An asbestos contractor/supervisor course. Such course shall consist of not less than 5 days of instruction.(b) A respiratory protection course. Such course shall consist of not less than 3 days of instruction.(4) Provide evidence of satisfactory work on 10 asbestos projects within the last 5 years.(5) Provide evidence of financial stability.(6) Pass a department-approved examination of qualifications and knowledge relating to asbestos.History.—s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 15, ch. 98-419; s. 17, ch. 99-254; s. 1, ch. 2000-154.
FL Stat § 469.008 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 469 - Asbestos Abatement|469.008 - Fees.

469.008 Fees.—The department shall establish, by rule, reasonable fees to be paid for applications, examinations, licensing and renewal, recordmaking, and recordkeeping. Fees for application, initial licensure, renewal, or reactivation may not exceed $500 per applicant. The department may, by rule, establish late renewal penalty fees, in an amount not to exceed the initial licensure fee.History.—s. 53, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 469.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 469 - Asbestos Abatement|469.011 - Authority to Make Rules.

469.011 Authority to make rules.—The department shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter. In developing the rules, the department shall consider related Florida Statutes and the rules promulgated thereunder, the criteria established in the Environmental Protection Agency Guidelines, and AHERA, ASHARA, NESHAP, and OSHA regulations.History.—s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 19, ch. 99-254.
FL Stat § 469.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 469 - Asbestos Abatement|469.012 - Course Requirements for Onsite Supervisors and Asbestos Abatement Workers.

469.012 Course requirements for onsite supervisors and asbestos abatement workers.—(1) Each asbestos contractor’s onsite supervisor must complete an asbestos contractor/supervisor course of not less than 5 days prior to engaging in onsite supervision. Such training shall cover the nature of the health risks, the medical effects of exposure, federal and state asbestos laws and regulations, worker protection, and work area protection. Each onsite supervisor must also complete a continuing education course of not less than 1 day in length each year.(2) All asbestos abatement workers, including onsite supervisors, must complete a department-approved course of not less than 4 days in abatement prior to removing, encapsulating, enclosing, or disposing of asbestos-containing materials.(3) Onsite roofing supervisors must complete a department-approved asbestos roofing course prior to engaging in the removal of asbestos-containing roofing materials.(4) All asbestos abatement workers, including onsite supervisors, must complete, as a condition of renewal of accreditation, such courses of continuing education each year as are approved and required by the department.(5) Each asbestos or roofing contractor shall be responsible for securing and retaining all records in order to verify that all persons working under that contractor’s direction have completed all required courses. Such records shall be produced upon the department’s request.History.—s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 5, ch. 95-200; s. 20, ch. 99-254.
FL Stat § 469.013 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 469 - Asbestos Abatement|469.013 - Course Requirements for Asbestos Surveyors, Management Planners, Project Monitors, and Project Designers.

469.013 Course requirements for asbestos surveyors, management planners, project monitors, and project designers.—(1) All asbestos surveyors, management planners, and project monitors must comply with the requirements set forth in this section prior to commencing such activities and must also complete the continuing education necessary to maintain accreditation each year.(a) Management planners must complete all requirements of s. 469.005(2)(b) and (d).(b) Asbestos surveyors must complete all requirements of s. 469.005(2)(a).(c) Project monitors must complete all requirements of s. 469.005(3)(a) and must also complete an asbestos sampling course which is equivalent to NIOSH Course 582.(d) Project designers must complete all requirements of s. 469.005(2)(d).(2) Each asbestos consultant shall be responsible for securing and retaining all records in order to verify that all surveyors, planners, monitors, and designers working under that consultant’s direction have completed all required courses. Such records shall be produced upon the department’s request.History.—s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 17, ch. 98-419; s. 21, ch. 99-254.
FL Stat § 469.014 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 469 - Asbestos Abatement|469.014 - Approval of Asbestos Training Courses and Providers.

469.014 Approval of asbestos training courses and providers.—(1) The department shall approve training courses and the providers of such courses as are required under this chapter. The department must also approve training courses and the providers of such courses who offer training for persons who are exempt from licensure as an asbestos contractor or asbestos consultant under s. 469.002(3).(2) The department shall, by rule, prescribe criteria for approving training courses and course providers and may by rule modify the training required by this chapter.(3) The department may enter into agreements with other states for the reciprocal approval of training courses or training-course providers.(4) The department shall, by rule, establish reasonable fees in an amount not to exceed the cost of evaluation, approval, and recordmaking and recordkeeping of training courses and training-course providers.(5) The department may impose against a training-course provider any penalty that it may impose against a licensee under this chapter or s. 455.227, may decline to approve courses, and may withdraw approval of courses proposed by a provider who has, or whose agent has, been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or entered into a stipulation or consent agreement relating to, without regard to adjudication, any crime or administrative violation in any jurisdiction which involves fraud, deceit, or false or fraudulent representations made in the course of seeking approval of or providing training courses.History.—s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 4, ch. 95-200; s. 18, ch. 98-419.
FL Stat § 471.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 471 - Engineering|471.001 - Purpose.

471.001 Purpose.—The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of public health and safety to regulate the practice of engineering in this state.History.—ss. 1, 42, ch. 79-243; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 89-30; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 2000-332.