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FL Stat § 466.026 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.026 - Prohibitions; Penalties.

466.026 Prohibitions; penalties.—(1) Each of the following acts constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084:(a) Practicing dentistry or dental hygiene unless the person has an appropriate, active license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter.(b) Using or attempting to use a license issued pursuant to this chapter which license has been suspended or revoked.(c) Knowingly employing any person to perform duties outside the scope allowed such person under this chapter or the rules of the board.(d) Giving false or forged evidence to the department or board for the purpose of obtaining a license.(e) Selling or offering to sell a diploma conferring a degree from a dental college or dental hygiene school or college, or a license issued pursuant to this chapter, or procuring such diploma or license with intent that it shall be used as evidence of that which the document stands for, by a person other than the one upon whom it was conferred or to whom it was granted.(2) Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:(a) Using the name or title “dentist,” the letters “D.D.S.” or “D.M.D.”, or any other words, letters, title, or descriptive matter which in any way represents a person as being able to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or operate for any disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the teeth or jaws or oral-maxillofacial region unless the person has an active dentist’s license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter.(b) Using the name “dental hygienist” or the initials “R.D.H.” or otherwise holding herself or himself out as an actively licensed dental hygienist or implying to any patient or consumer that she or he is an actively licensed dental hygienist unless that person has an active dental hygienist’s license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter.(c) Presenting as her or his own the license of another.(d) Knowingly concealing information relative to violations of this chapter.(e) Performing any services as a dental assistant as defined herein, except in the office of a licensed dentist, unless authorized by this chapter or by rule of the board.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 94, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 261, ch. 97-103; s. 56, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 466.027 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.027 - Sexual Misconduct.

466.027 Sexual misconduct.—The dentist-patient relationship is founded on mutual trust. Sexual misconduct in the practice of dentistry means violation of the dentist-patient relationship through which the dentist uses said relationship to induce or attempt to induce the patient to engage, or to engage or attempt to engage the patient, in sexual activity outside the scope of the practice or the scope of generally accepted examination or treatment of the patient. Sexual misconduct in the practice of dentistry is prohibited.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 79-330; s. 329, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 466.0275 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.0275 - Lawful Investigations; Consent Handwriting Samples; Mental or Physical Examination.

466.0275 Lawful investigations; consent handwriting samples; mental or physical examination.—Every dentist who accepts a license to practice dentistry in this state shall, by so accepting the license or by making and filing a renewal of licensure to practice in this state, be deemed to have given consent, during a lawful investigation of a complaint to the following:(1) To render a handwriting sample to an agent of the department and, further, to have waived any objections to its use as evidence against her or him.(2) Only in those circumstances where there is probable cause that the dentist is guilty of violations involving moral turpitude, impairment, violations of laws governing controlled substances, or any violation of criminal law, the dentist shall be deemed to waive the confidentiality and to execute a release of medical reports pertaining to the mental or physical condition of the dentist herself or himself. The department shall issue an order, based on the need for additional information, to produce such medical reports for the time period relevant to the investigation. As used in this section, “medical reports” means a compilation of medical treatment of the dentist herself or himself which includes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment prescribed, relevant history, and progress. The dentist shall also be deemed to waive any objection to the admissibility of the reports as constituting privileged communications. Such material maintained by the department shall remain confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) until probable cause is found and an administrative complaint issued.History.—s. 20, ch. 88-392; s. 1, ch. 89-296; ss. 60, 64, ch. 91-137; s. 23, ch. 91-140; ss. 7, 8, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 319, ch. 96-406; s. 1110, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 466.02751 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.02751 - Establishment of Practitioner Profile for Designation as a Controlled Substance Prescribing Practitioner.

466.02751 Establishment of practitioner profile for designation as a controlled substance prescribing practitioner.—The Department of Health shall establish a practitioner profile for dentists licensed under this chapter for a practitioner’s designation as a controlled substance prescribing practitioner as provided in s. 456.44.History.—s. 29, ch. 2011-141; s. 23, ch. 2016-224.
FL Stat § 466.0285 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.0285 - Proprietorship by Nondentists.

466.0285 Proprietorship by nondentists.—(1) No person other than a dentist licensed pursuant to this chapter, nor any entity other than a professional corporation or limited liability company composed of dentists, may:(a) Employ a dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office.(b) Control the use of any dental equipment or material while such equipment or material is being used for the provision of dental services, whether those services are provided by a dentist, a dental hygienist, or a dental assistant.(c) Direct, control, or interfere with a dentist’s clinical judgment. To direct, control, or interfere with a dentist’s clinical judgment may not be interpreted to mean dental services contractually excluded, the application of alternative benefits that may be appropriate given the dentist’s prescribed course of treatment, or the application of contractual provisions and scope of coverage determinations in comparison with a dentist’s prescribed treatment on behalf of a covered person by an insurer, health maintenance organization, or a prepaid limited health service organization.Any lease agreement, rental agreement, or other arrangement between a nondentist and a dentist whereby the nondentist provides the dentist with dental equipment or dental materials shall contain a provision whereby the dentist expressly maintains complete care, custody, and control of the equipment or practice.(2) The purpose of this section is to prevent a nondentist from influencing or otherwise interfering with the exercise of a dentist’s independent professional judgment. In addition to the acts specified in subsection (1), no person who is not a dentist licensed pursuant to this chapter nor any entity that is not a professional corporation or limited liability company composed of dentists shall enter into a relationship with a licensee pursuant to which such unlicensed person or such entity exercises control over the following:(a) The selection of a course of treatment for a patient, the procedures or materials to be used as part of such course of treatment, and the manner in which such course of treatment is carried out by the licensee;(b) The patient records of a dentist;(c) Policies and decisions relating to pricing, credit, refunds, warranties, and advertising; and(d) Decisions relating to office personnel and hours of practice.(3) Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(4) Any contract or arrangement entered into or undertaken in violation of this section shall be void as contrary to public policy. This section applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 1997.History.—ss. 4, 41, ch. 82-179; ss. 19, 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 97-67.
FL Stat § 466.031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.031 - Dental Laboratories.

466.031 Dental laboratories.—(1) As used in this chapter, the term “dental laboratory” includes any person, firm, or corporation that performs for a fee of any kind, gratuitously, or otherwise, directly or through an agent or an employee, by any means or method, or supplies or manufactures artificial substitutes for the natural teeth; furnishes, supplies, constructs, or reproduces or repairs any prosthetic denture, bridge, or appliance to be worn in the human mouth; or in any way represents itself as a dental laboratory. The term does not include a dental laboratory technician who constructs or repairs dental prosthetic appliances in the office of a licensed dentist exclusively for that dentist under her or his supervision and work order.(2) An employee or independent contractor of a dental laboratory, acting as an agent of that dental laboratory, may engage in onsite consultation with a licensed dentist during a dental procedure.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 263, ch. 97-103; s. 29, ch. 2020-133.
FL Stat § 466.033 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.033 - Registration Certificates.

466.033 Registration certificates.—The department shall not require an examination, but shall issue a registration certificate upon completion of the registration form and compliance with any rules promulgated by the department under s. 466.038.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 466.034 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.034 - Change of Ownership or Address.

466.034 Change of ownership or address.—When the ownership or address of any dental laboratory operating in this state is changed, the owner thereof shall notify the department within 30 days of such change of ownership or address.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 466.035 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.035 - Advertising.

466.035 Advertising.—Dental laboratories shall not solicit or advertise, directly or indirectly, by mail, card, newspaper, pamphlet, radio, television, or otherwise to the general public to construct, reproduce, or repair prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or other appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth or for the regulation of natural teeth.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 466.036 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.036 - Information; Periodic Inspections; Equipment and Supplies.

466.036 Information; periodic inspections; equipment and supplies.—The department may require from the applicant for a registration certificate to operate a dental laboratory any information necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter, including proof that the applicant has the equipment and supplies necessary to operate as determined by rule of the department, and shall require periodic inspection of all dental laboratories operating in this state at least once each biennial registration period. Such inspections must include, but need not be limited to, inspection of sanitary conditions, equipment, supplies, and facilities on the premises. The department shall specify dental equipment and supplies that are not allowed in a registered dental laboratory.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 2, ch. 89-374; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 98-130; s. 30, ch. 2020-133.
FL Stat § 466.037 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.037 - Suspension and Revocation; Administrative Fine.

466.037 Suspension and revocation; administrative fine.—The department may suspend or revoke the certificate of any dental laboratory registered under s. 466.032, for failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted by the department under this chapter. The department may impose an administrative fine.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 3, ch. 89-374; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 35, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 466.038 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.038 - Rules.

466.038 Rules.—The department, upon consultation with the Board of Dentistry and industry representatives of the dental laboratory profession, has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to enforce the provisions of this chapter pertaining to and regulating dental laboratories.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 4, ch. 89-374; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 129, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 466.039 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.039 - Violations.

466.039 Violations.—It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate as a dental laboratory as defined in this chapter, except those registered as provided in s. 466.032. Violation shall constitute a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 95, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 466.041 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 466 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories|466.041 - Hepatitis B Carriers.

466.041 Hepatitis B carriers.—(1) Any licensee or applicant for licensure who is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus is required to so notify the board.(2) The board shall by rule establish procedures for reporting carrier status and shall establish practice requirements which will protect the public from transmission of the hepatitis B virus in a dental practice setting or during dental procedures.(3) Any report of hepatitis B carrier status filed by a licensee or applicant in compliance with the requirements established by the board shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1), except for the purpose of the investigation or prosecution of alleged violations of this chapter by the department.History.—ss. 18, 19, ch. 89-374; ss. 60, 65, ch. 91-137; s. 25, ch. 91-140; ss. 7, 9, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 320, ch. 96-406.
FL Stat § 467.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.001 - Short Title.

467.001 Short title.—This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Midwifery Practice Act.”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 § 467.002 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.002 - Legislative Intent.

467.002 Legislative intent.—The Legislature recognizes the need for a person to have the freedom to choose the manner, cost, and setting for giving birth. The Legislature finds that access to prenatal care and delivery services is limited by the inadequate number of providers of such services and that the regulated practice of midwifery may help to reduce this shortage. The Legislature also recognizes the need for the safe and effective delivery of newborn babies and the health, safety, and welfare of their mothers in the delivery process. The Legislature finds that the interests of public health require the regulation of the practice of midwifery in this state for the purpose of protecting the health and welfare of mothers and infants. Therefore, it is unlawful for any person to practice midwifery in this state unless such person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or s. 464.012.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; ss. 1, 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 1, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
FL Stat § 467.003 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.003 - Definitions.

467.003 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Approved program” means a midwifery school or a midwifery training program which is approved by the department pursuant to s. 467.205.(2) “Certified nurse midwife” means a person who is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse under part I of chapter 464 and who is certified to practice midwifery by the American College of Nurse Midwives.(3) “Council” means the Council of Licensed Midwifery.(4) “Department” means the Department of Health.(5) “Intrapartal” means occurring during the process of giving birth.(6) “Licensure” means authorization and license granted by the department for a person to engage in the practice of midwifery.(7) “Midwife” means any person not less than 21 years of age, other than a licensed physician or certified nurse midwife, who is licensed under this chapter to supervise the birth of a child.(8) “Midwifery” means the practice of supervising the conduct of a normal labor and childbirth, with the informed consent of the parent; the practice of advising the parents as to the progress of the childbirth; and the practice of rendering prenatal and postpartal care.(9) “Normal labor and childbirth” means the physiological process of a healthy woman giving birth to a healthy infant and expelling an intact placenta, without injury, complications, or undue strain to the mother.(10) “Physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine as authorized in chapter 458 or chapter 459.(11) “Postpartal” or “postpartum” means existing or occurring subsequent to birth.(12) “Preceptor” means a physician, a licensed midwife, or a certified nurse midwife, who has a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience, and who directs, teaches, supervises, and evaluates the learning experiences of the student midwife.(13) “Prenatal” or “antepartal” means occurring during pregnancy up to the point of onset of labor.(14) “Stillbirth” means the death of a fetus of more than 20 weeks’ gestation.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; ss. 2, 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 2, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 128, ch. 94-218; s. 74, ch. 98-166; s. 131, ch. 2000-318; s. 87, ch. 2008-6; s. 63, ch. 2018-106.
FL Stat § 467.004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.004 - Council of Licensed Midwifery.

467.004 Council of Licensed Midwifery.—(1) The Council of Licensed Midwifery is created within the department and shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the State Surgeon General.(2) One member of the council shall be a certified nurse midwife. One member of the council shall be a physician who is an obstetrician certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and one family physician certified by the American Board of Family Practice. One member of the council shall be a physician who is a pediatrician certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Four members of the council shall be licensed midwives. The one remaining member shall be a resident of this state who has never been a licensed midwife and who has no financial interest in the practice of midwifery or in any health care facility, agency, or insurer. The council members shall serve staggered 4-year terms as determined by rule.(3) The council shall:(a) Assist and advise the department in developing rules relating to: training requirements, including core competencies, for persons training to become licensed midwives; the licensure examination; fees; the informed consent form; responsibilities of midwives; emergency care plans; records and reports to be filed by licensed midwives; and other regulatory requirements developed by the department.(b) Assist the department in developing rules to implement s. 467.205, relating to approval of midwifery training programs.(c) Monitor and inform the department on the practice of midwifery in other states and countries by persons who are not nurses.(d) Educate the public and other providers of obstetrical care about the role of licensed midwives.(e) Collect and review data regarding licensed midwifery.(f) Recommend changes in the Midwifery Practice Act to the department and the Legislature.(g) Address concerns and problems of practicing licensed midwives in order to promote improved safety in the practice of midwifery.(4) Members of the council shall serve without pay. The council members shall be entitled to reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses pursuant to s. 112.061.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 2, ch. 83-265; ss. 3, 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 3, 19, 20, ch. 92-179; s. 129, ch. 94-218; s. 62, ch. 95-144; s. 79, ch. 2001-62; s. 88, ch. 2008-6.
FL Stat § 467.005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 467 - Midwifery|467.005 - Authority to Make Rules.

467.005 Authority to make rules.—The department 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. The rules shall include, but not be limited to, the allowable scope of midwifery practice regarding use of equipment, procedures, and medication.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 19, ch. 92-179; s. 130, ch. 98-200.