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FL Stat § 486.135 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 486 - Physical Therapy Practice|486.135 - False Representation of Licensure, or Willful Misrepresentation or Fraudulent Representation to Obtain License, Unlawful.

486.135 False representation of licensure, or willful misrepresentation or fraudulent representation to obtain license, unlawful.—(1)(a) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter as a physical therapist, or whose license has been suspended or revoked, to use in connection with her or his name or place of business the words “physical therapist,” “physiotherapist,” “physical therapy,” “physiotherapy,” “registered physical therapist,” or “licensed physical therapist”; the letters “P.T.”; or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that she or he is a physical therapist or to represent herself or himself as a physical therapist in any other way, orally, in writing, in print, or by sign, directly or by implication, unless physical therapy services are provided or supplied by a physical therapist licensed in accordance with this chapter.(b) It is unlawful for a person who is not licensed under this chapter as a physical therapist and who does not hold a doctoral degree in physical therapy to use the letters “D.P.T.” in connection with his or her name or place of business.(c) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter as a physical therapist assistant, or whose license has been suspended or revoked, to use in connection with her or his name the words “physical therapist assistant,” the letters “P.T.A.,” or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that she or he is a physical therapist assistant or to represent herself or himself as a physical therapist assistant in any other way, orally, in writing, in print, or by sign, directly or by implication.(2) An unlawful act under this section is a violation of s. 486.151.(3) It is unlawful for any person to obtain or attempt to obtain a license under this chapter by any willful misrepresentation or any fraudulent representation.History.—s. 10, ch. 57-67; s. 9, ch. 67-537; s. 2, ch. 79-116; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 471, ch. 97-103; s. 3, ch. 2016-70.Note.—Former s. 486.101.
FL Stat § 486.151 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 486 - Physical Therapy Practice|486.151 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty.

486.151 Prohibited acts; penalty.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Practice physical therapy or attempt to practice physical therapy without an active license or temporary permit.(b) Use or attempt to use a license or temporary permit to practice physical therapy which is suspended, revoked, or void.(c) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license or temporary permit to practice physical therapy by fraudulent misrepresentation.(d) Use the name or title “Physical Therapist” or “Physical Therapist Assistant” or any other name or title which would lead the public to believe that the person using the name or title is licensed to practice physical therapy, unless such person holds a valid license, or use the letters “D.P.T.,” unless such person holds a valid license under this chapter and a doctoral degree in physical therapy.(e) Make any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter.(f) Knowingly conceal information relating to violations of this chapter.(2) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 15, ch. 57-67; s. 438, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 79-116; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 16, 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 31, ch. 91-220; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 2012-69; s. 4, ch. 2016-70.
FL Stat § 486.153 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 486 - Physical Therapy Practice|486.153 - Injunctive Relief.

486.153 Injunctive relief.—The department or any person may, in the name of the state, apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act in violation of this chapter. Such proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other penalty or remedy under this chapter.History.—ss. 20, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 486.161 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 486 - Physical Therapy Practice|486.161 - Exemptions.

486.161 Exemptions.—(1) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed in this state from using any physical agent as a part of, or incidental to, the lawful practice of her or his profession under the statutes applicable to the profession of chiropractic physician, podiatric physician, doctor of medicine, massage therapist, nurse, osteopathic physician or surgeon, occupational therapist, or naturopath.(2) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:(a) Any student who is enrolled in a school or course of physical therapy approved by the board from performing such acts of physical therapy as are incidental to her or his course of study; or(b) Any physical therapist from another state from performing physical therapy incidental to a course of study when taking or giving a postgraduate course or other course of study in this state, provided such physical therapist is licensed in another jurisdiction or holds an appointment on the faculty of a school approved for training physical therapists or physical therapist assistants.(3) No provision of this chapter prohibits a licensed physical therapist from delegating, to a person qualified by training, experience, or education, specific patient care activities, as defined and limited by board rule, to assist the licensed physical therapist in performing duties in compliance with the standards of the practice of physical therapy. Specific patient care activities, as defined and limited by board rule, must be performed under the direct supervision of the licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the immediate area, if the person is not a licensed physical therapist assistant.History.—s. 16, ch. 57-67; s. 2, ch. 65-170; s. 5, ch. 78-278; s. 2, ch. 79-116; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 21, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 64, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 326, ch. 94-119; s. 472, ch. 97-103; ss. 219, 288, ch. 98-166.
FL Stat § 486.171 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 486 - Physical Therapy Practice|486.171 - Current Valid Licenses Effective.

486.171 Current valid licenses effective.—(1) Any person holding a license to practice physical therapy issued by the board or department, which license is valid when this act takes effect, shall be deemed to be licensed as a physical therapist under this chapter.(2) Any person employed by or assisting the physical therapist as an aide shall be considered eligible to continue to perform her or his duties, provided she or he was so employed prior to the 1973 amendments to this chapter. She or he shall not be eligible to be licensed as a physical therapist assistant or to call herself or himself an assistant until she or he meets the requirements of this chapter.History.—s. 17, ch. 57-67; s. 16, ch. 67-537; s. 12, ch. 73-354; s. 2, ch. 79-116; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 22, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 473, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 486.172 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 486 - Physical Therapy Practice|486.172 - Application of S. 456.021.

486.172 Application of s. 456.021.—The provisions of s. 456.021 shall also be applicable to the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 7, ch. 78-278; s. 2, ch. 79-116; s. 366, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 145, ch. 98-166; s. 204, ch. 2000-160.
FL Stat § 488.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.01 - License to Engage in Business of Operating a Driver School Required.

488.01 License to engage in business of operating a driver school required.—The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall oversee and license all commercial driver schools except truck driving schools. All commercial truck driving schools shall be required to be licensed pursuant to chapter 1005, and additionally shall be subject to the provisions of ss. 488.04 and 488.05. No person, group, organization, institution, business entity, or corporate entity may engage in the business of operating a driver school without first obtaining a license therefor from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles pursuant to this chapter or from the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to chapter 1005.History.—s. 1, ch. 28142, 1953; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 10, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 46, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 98-421; s. 1027, ch. 2002-387; s. 17, ch. 2004-41.
FL Stat § 488.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.02 - Rules and Regulations.

488.02 Rules and regulations.—The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 2, ch. 28142, 1953; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 10, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 159, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 488.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.03 - License; Application; Expiration; Renewal; Fees.

488.03 License; application; expiration; renewal; fees.—An application for a license shall be made in the form prescribed by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Every application for an original license must be accompanied by an application fee of $50, which fee may not be refunded. If the application is approved, a further fee of $200 must be paid before the license may be issued. The license shall be valid for a period of 1 year from the date of issuance and is not transferable. In the event of any change in ownership or interest in the business, an application for a new license, together with all instructors’ certificates issued thereunder, must be surrendered to the department before a license will be issued to a new owner of the business. The fee for the annual renewal of a license is $100.History.—s. 3, ch. 28142, 1953; s. 1, ch. 61-281; s. 1, ch. 63-21; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 10, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 488.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.04 - Driver Training School Instructors; Certificates; Qualifications.

488.04 Driver training school instructors; certificates; qualifications.—(1) No person shall receive compensation for giving instructions in the operation of motor vehicles or act in the capacity of a professional driver training school instructor in this state without first obtaining an instructor’s certificate issued for such purpose by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. An application for a certificate shall be made in the form prescribed by the department. The fee for the initial application is $25, which is not refundable. The fee for the annual renewal of a certificate is $10. A certificate is valid for use only in connection with the business of the driver school or schools listed on the certificate by the department or in connection with a driver education course offered by a district school board. An applicant for an instructor’s certificate shall be required to take special eye tests, written tests, and road tests and to furnish proof of his or her qualifications and ability as an instructor.(2) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may issue a duplicate certificate only upon receipt of an affidavit stating that the original certificate was physically destroyed, but may not issue a duplicate certificate for any other loss of the original certificate. The fee for issuance of a duplicate certificate is $2.History.—s. 4, ch. 28142, 1953; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 31, ch. 75-284; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 10, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 479, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 488.045 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.045 - Agents for Commercial Driving School; Identification Cards.

488.045 Agents for commercial driving school; identification cards.—A person may not serve in the capacity of an agent for a commercial driving school without first obtaining an agent identification card issued for such purpose by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. An application for a card shall be made in the form prescribed by the department. The fee for the initial application is $25, which is not refundable. The fee for the annual renewal of a card is $10. A card is valid for use only in connection with the business of the driver school or schools listed on the card by the department.History.—ss. 5, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 488.05 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.05 - Driver School Vehicle Identification Certificates.

488.05 Driver school vehicle identification certificates.—A motor vehicle owned or controlled by a driver school may not be used for the purpose of giving driving instructions until the licensee has obtained a school vehicle identification certificate from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which certificate shall be carried in such vehicle at all times. An application for an initial certificate shall be accompanied by a fee of $15, which is not refundable. The fee for the annual renewal of a certificate is $10. A school vehicle certificate will not be issued by the department unless the vehicle is equipped in accordance with safety requirements established by the department.History.—s. 5, ch. 28142, 1953; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 10, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 488.06 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.06 - Revocation or Suspension of License or Certificate.

488.06 Revocation or suspension of license or certificate.—The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may suspend or revoke any license or certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter if the holder of the license or certificate or an instructor, agent, or employee of the commercial driving school has:(1) Violated the provisions of this chapter;(2) Been convicted of, pled no contest to, or had adjudication withheld for any felony offense or misdemeanor offense, as shown by a fingerprint-based criminal background check, the cost of which must be borne by the applicant, instructor, agent, or employee;(3) Committed any fraud or willful misrepresentation in applying for or obtaining a license; or(4) Solicited business on any premises, including parking areas, used by the department or a tax collector for the purpose of licensing drivers.For purposes of subsection (2), fingerprints shall be submitted by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for state processing, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shall forward them to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for national processing. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall screen the background check results to determine if an applicant, instructor, agency, or employee meets licensure or certification requirements.History.—s. 6, ch. 28142, 1953; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 10, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 41, ch. 2010-223.
FL Stat § 488.07 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.07 - Penalties for Violation.

488.07 Penalties for violation.—A person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules or regulations promulgated hereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 7, ch. 28142, 1953; s. 441, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 10, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 488.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 488 - Commercial Driving Schools|488.08 - Disposition of Revenues; Budget.

488.08 Disposition of revenues; budget.—All moneys received from the application for, or from the issuance of, licenses and certificates under this chapter shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall include an amount in its legislative budget request sufficient for the proper administration of the provisions of this chapter.History.—ss. 9, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 490.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 490 - Psychological Services|490.001 - Short Title.

490.001 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Psychological Services Act.”History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 81-235; ss. 1, 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 18, 19, ch. 87-252; s. 36, ch. 88-392; ss. 12, 13, ch. 89-70; s. 10, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 490.002 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 490 - Psychological Services|490.002 - Intent.

490.002 Intent.—The Legislature finds that as society becomes increasingly complex, emotional survival is equal in importance to physical survival. Therefore, in order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the Legislature must provide privileged communication for members of the public or those acting on their behalf to encourage needed or desired psychological services to be sought out. The Legislature further finds that, since such psychological services assist the public primarily with emotional survival, which in turn affects physical and psychophysical survival, the practice of psychology and school psychology by unqualified persons presents a danger to public health, safety, and welfare.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 81-235; ss. 1, 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 1, 18, 19, ch. 87-252; s. 36, ch. 88-392; ss. 12, 13, ch. 89-70; s. 10, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 490.004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 490 - Psychological Services|490.004 - Board of Psychology.

490.004 Board of Psychology.—(1) There is created within the department the Board of Psychology, composed of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) Five members of the board must be psychologists licensed pursuant to this chapter in good standing in this state. The remaining two members must be citizens of the state who are not and have never been licensed psychologists and who are in no way connected with the practice of psychology. At least one member of the board must be 60 years of age or older.(3) Members shall be appointed for terms of 4 years and shall serve until their successors are appointed.(4) The board shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.(5) All applicable provisions of chapter 456 relating to activities of regulatory boards shall apply to the board.(6) The board shall maintain its official headquarters in the City of Tallahassee.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 81-235; ss. 1, 3, ch. 83-265; s. 25, ch. 87-172; ss. 3, 18, 19, ch. 87-252; s. 36, ch. 88-392; ss. 12, 13, ch. 89-70; s. 10, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 191, ch. 94-218; s. 4, ch. 95-279; s. 148, ch. 98-166; s. 162, ch. 98-200; s. 207, ch. 2000-160.
FL Stat § 490.0051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 490 - Psychological Services|490.0051 - Provisional Licensure; Requirements.

490.0051 Provisional licensure; requirements.—(1) The department shall issue a provisional psychology license to each applicant who the board certifies has:(a) Completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $250, as set by board rule.(b) Earned a doctoral degree in psychology as defined in s. 490.003(3).(c) Met any additional requirements established by board rule.(2) A provisional licensee must work under the supervision of a licensed psychologist until the provisional licensee is in receipt of a license or a letter from the department stating that he or she is licensed as a psychologist.(3) A provisional license expires 24 months after the date it is issued and may not be renewed or reissued.History.—s. 4, ch. 97-198; s. 196, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 490.006 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 490 - Psychological Services|490.006 - Licensure by Endorsement.

490.006 Licensure by endorsement.—(1) The department shall license a person as a psychologist or school psychologist who, upon applying to the department and remitting the appropriate fee, demonstrates to the department or, in the case of psychologists, to the board that the applicant:(a) Is a diplomate in good standing with the American Board of Professional Psychology, Inc.; or(b) Possesses a doctoral degree in psychology and has at least 10 years of experience as a licensed psychologist in any jurisdiction or territory of the United States within the 25 years preceding the date of application.(2) In addition to meeting the requirements for licensure set forth in subsection (1), an applicant must pass that portion of the psychology or school psychology licensure examinations pertaining to the laws and rules related to the practice of psychology or school psychology in this state before the department may issue a license to the applicant.(3) The department shall not issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who is under investigation in this or another jurisdiction for an act which would constitute a violation of this chapter until such time as the investigation is complete, at which time the provisions of s. 490.009 shall apply.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 81-235; ss. 1, 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 5, 18, 19, ch. 87-252; s. 36, ch. 88-392; ss. 4, 12, 13, ch. 89-70; s. 10, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 6, ch. 95-279; s. 163, ch. 99-397; s. 42, ch. 2020-133.
FL Stat § 490.007 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 490 - Psychological Services|490.007 - Renewal of License.

490.007 Renewal of license.—(1) The department or, in the case of psychologists, the board shall prescribe by rule a method for the biennial renewal of a license at a fee set by rule, not to exceed $500.(2) Each applicant for renewal shall present satisfactory evidence that, in the period since the license was issued, the applicant has completed continuing education requirements set by rule of the department or, in the case of psychologists, by rule of the board. Not more than 25 hours of continuing education per year shall be required.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 81-235; s. 102, ch. 83-218; ss. 1, 3, ch. 83-265; s. 116, ch. 83-329; ss. 6, 18, 19, ch. 87-252; s. 36, ch. 88-392; ss. 12, 13, ch. 89-70; s. 10, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 110, ch. 92-149; s. 286, ch. 94-119.