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FL Stat § 468.351 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.351 - Purpose and intent; application.

468.351 Purpose and intent; application.—(1)(a) The purpose in enacting this part is to provide for the licensure of persons who deliver respiratory care services and who meet certain requirements. The delivery of respiratory care services by persons licensed pursuant to this part shall not be construed to permit the practice of medicine.(b) It is the finding of the Legislature that the delivery of respiratory care services by unskilled and incompetent persons presents a danger to the public health and safety. Because it is difficult for the public to make informed choices related to respiratory care services and since the consequences of wrong choices can seriously endanger public health and safety, it is the intent of the Legislature to prohibit the delivery of respiratory care services by persons who are determined to possess less than minimum competencies or who otherwise present a danger to the public.(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that the department regulate blood gas laboratories and that the supervision of health care practitioners performing blood gas analysis and specimen collection for the purpose of such analysis be specified in rules pursuant to the applicable practice act. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature that personnel licensed pursuant to this part shall be exempt from the licensure provisions of chapter 483.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 1, ch. 86-60; s. 1, ch. 87-553; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 129, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 468.353 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.353 - Board of Respiratory Care; powers and duties.

468.353 Board of Respiratory Care; powers and duties.—(1) The board is authorized to establish minimum standards for the delivery of respiratory care services and to adopt those rules necessary to administer this part.(2) The board may administer oaths, summon witnesses, and take testimony in all matters relating to its duties under this part.(3) The board may adopt rules to administer this part, including rules governing the investigation, inspection, and review of schools and colleges that offer courses in respiratory care in order to ascertain their compliance with standards established by the board or appropriate accrediting agencies.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 84-252; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 25, ch. 95-146; s. 177, ch. 99-397.
FL Stat § 468.354 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.354 - Board of Respiratory Care; organization; function.

468.354 Board of Respiratory Care; organization; function.—(1) There is created within the department, the Board of Respiratory Care, composed of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) The board shall include:(a) A registered respiratory therapist.(b) A certified respiratory therapist.(c) A respiratory care professional from each of the following areas:1. Respiratory care education.2. Respiratory care management and supervision.3. Homecare/subacute.(d) Two consumer members, who are residents of this state and have never been licensed as health care practitioners.Each respiratory care professional on the board must have been actively engaged in the delivery of respiratory care services in this state for at least 4 consecutive years prior to appointment.(3)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the term of office for each board member shall be 4 years. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms. Any time there is a vacancy to be filled, all professional organizations dealing with respiratory therapy incorporated within the state as not for profit which register their interest shall recommend at least twice as many persons to fill the vacancy as the number of vacancies to be filled, and the Governor may appoint from the submitted list, in his or her discretion, any of those persons so recommended. The Governor shall, insofar as possible, appoint persons from different geographical areas.(b) To achieve staggering of terms, within 120 days after July 1, 1999, the Governor shall appoint the board members as follows:1. Two members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years.2. Two members shall be appointed for terms of 3 years.3. Three members shall be appointed for terms of 4 years.(c) All provisions of chapter 456, relating to boards apply to this part.(4)(a) The board shall annually elect from among its members a chair and vice chair.(b) The board shall meet at least twice a year and shall hold additional meetings as are deemed necessary. Four members of the council constitute a quorum.(c) Unless otherwise provided by law, a board member shall be compensated $50 for each day he or she attends an official board meeting and for each day he or she participates in any other board business. A board member shall also be entitled to reimbursement for expenses pursuant to s. 112.061. Travel out of the state shall require the prior approval of the State Surgeon General.(5) The board may recommend to the department a code of ethics for those persons licensed pursuant to this part.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 3, ch. 86-60; s. 3, ch. 87-553; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 25, ch. 95-146; s. 292, ch. 97-103; s. 131, ch. 97-264; s. 57, ch. 99-5; s. 178, ch. 99-397; s. 11, ch. 2000-159; s. 142, ch. 2000-160; s. 80, ch. 2001-62; s. 93, ch. 2008-6.
FL Stat § 468.355 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.355 - Licensure requirements.

468.355 Licensure requirements.—To be eligible for licensure by the board, an applicant must be an active “certified respiratory therapist” or an active “registered respiratory therapist” as designated by the National Board for Respiratory Care, or its successor.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 86-60; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 132, ch. 97-264; s. 179, ch. 99-397; s. 110, ch. 2001-277; s. 2, ch. 2004-299.
FL Stat § 468.358 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.358 - Licensure by endorsement.

468.358 Licensure by endorsement.—(1) Licensure as a certified respiratory therapist shall be granted by endorsement to an individual who holds the “Certified Respiratory Therapist” credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care or an equivalent credential acceptable to the board. Licensure by this mechanism requires verification by oath and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that such credential is held.(2) Licensure as a registered respiratory therapist shall be granted by endorsement to an individual who holds the “Registered Respiratory Therapist” credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care or an equivalent credential acceptable to the board. Licensure by this mechanism requires verification by oath and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that such credential is held.(3) An individual who has been granted licensure, certification, registration, or other authority, by whatever name known, to deliver respiratory care services in another state or country may petition the board for consideration for licensure in this state and, upon verification by oath and submission of evidence of licensure, certification, registration, or other authority acceptable to the board, may be granted licensure by endorsement.(4) Licensure shall not be granted by endorsement as provided in this section without the submission of a proper application and the payment of the requisite fees therefor.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 6, ch. 86-60; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 135, ch. 97-264; s. 112, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 468.359 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.359 - Assumption of title and use of abbreviations.

468.359 Assumption of title and use of abbreviations.—(1) Only persons who are licensed pursuant to this part as respiratory care practitioners have the right to use the title “Respiratory Care Practitioner” and the abbreviation “RCP.”(2) Only persons who are licensed pursuant to this part as registered respiratory therapists have the right to use the title “Registered Respiratory Therapist” and the abbreviation “RRT” when delivering services pursuant to this part.(3) Only persons who are licensed pursuant to this part as certified respiratory therapists have the right to use the title “Certified Respiratory Therapist” and the abbreviation “CRT” when delivering services pursuant to this part.(4) No person in this state shall deliver respiratory care services; advertise as, or assume the title of, respiratory care practitioner, certified respiratory therapist, or registered respiratory therapist; or use the abbreviation “RCP,” “CRT,” or “RRT” that would lead the public to believe that such person is licensed pursuant to this part unless such person is so licensed; or take any other action that would lead the public to believe that such person is licensed pursuant to this part unless such person is so licensed.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 7, ch. 86-60; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 136, ch. 97-264; s. 113, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 468.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.36 - Current address.

468.36 Current address.—Every licensee shall file with the department the licensee’s current residence address as defined by board rule.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 293, ch. 97-103; s. 137, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 468.361 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.361 - Renewal of licensure; continuing education.

468.361 Renewal of licensure; continuing education.—(1) The department shall provide by rule a method for the biennial renewal of licensure at fees set by the board.(2) The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements, not to exceed 24 hours biennially, as a condition for renewal of licensure. The program criteria with respect thereto shall be approved by the board.(3) The board shall approve continuing education courses which may be accepted in meeting the requirements of this part. Providers of such courses shall also be approved by the board.(4) The board may make exceptions from the requirements of this section in emergency or hardship cases.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 197, ch. 94-119; s. 138, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 468.363 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.363 - Reactivation of licensure; continuing education.

468.363 Reactivation of licensure; continuing education.—The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements as a condition of reactivating a license. The continuing education requirements for reactivating a license may not exceed 12 classroom hours for each year the license was inactive.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 198, ch. 94-119; s. 139, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 468.364 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.364 - Fees; establishment; disposition.

468.364 Fees; establishment; disposition.—(1) The board shall establish by rule fees for the following purposes:(a) Application, a fee not to exceed $50.(b) Initial licensure, a fee not to exceed $200.(c) Renewal of licensure, a fee not to exceed $200 biennially.(d) Renewal of inactive licensure, a fee not to exceed $50.(e) Reactivation, a fee not to exceed $50.(2) The fees established pursuant to subsection (1) shall be based upon the actual costs incurred by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this part.(3) All moneys collected by the department under this part shall be deposited as required by s. 456.025.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 5, ch. 87-553; s. 18, ch. 88-205; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 140, ch. 97-264; s. 84, ch. 98-166; s. 181, ch. 99-397; s. 143, ch. 2000-160.
FL Stat § 468.366 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.366 - Penalties for violations.

468.366 Penalties for violations.—(1) It is a violation of law for any person, including any firm, association, or corporation, to:(a) Sell or fraudulently obtain, attempt to obtain, or furnish to any person a diploma, license, or record, or aid or abet in the sale, procurement, or attempted procurement thereof.(b) Deliver respiratory care services, as defined by this part or by rule of the board, under cover of any diploma, license, or record that was illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation.(c) Deliver respiratory care services, as defined by this part or by rule of the board, unless such person is duly licensed to do so under the provisions of this part or unless such person is exempted pursuant to s. 468.368.(d) Use, in connection with his or her name, any designation tending to imply that he or she is a respiratory care practitioner or a respiratory therapist, duly licensed under the provisions of this part, unless he or she is so licensed.(e) Advertise an educational program as meeting the requirements of this part, or conduct an educational program for the preparation of respiratory care practitioners or respiratory therapists, unless such program has been approved by the board.(f) Knowingly employ unlicensed persons in the delivery of respiratory care services, unless exempted by this part.(g) Knowingly conceal information relative to any violation of this part.(2) Any violation of this section is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 9, ch. 86-60; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 296, ch. 97-103; s. 142, ch. 97-264; s. 58, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 468.367 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.367 - Injunctive relief.

468.367 Injunctive relief.—The department may, in its discretion, in lieu of or in addition to any remedy set forth in this part, file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of a restraining order, an injunction, or a writ of mandamus against any person who is or has been violating any of the provisions of this part or the lawful rules, orders, or subpoenas of the department or board.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 468.368 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.368 - Exemptions.

468.368 Exemptions.—This part may not be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, service, or activities of:(1) Any person licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed.(2) Any legally qualified person in the state or another state or territory who is employed by the United States Government or any agency thereof while such person is discharging his or her official duties.(3) A friend or family member who is providing respiratory care services to an ill person and who does not represent himself or herself to be a respiratory care practitioner or respiratory therapist.(4) An individual providing respiratory care services in an emergency who does not represent himself or herself as a respiratory care practitioner or respiratory therapist.(5) Any individual employed to deliver, assemble, set up, or test equipment for use in a home, upon the order of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 458 or chapter 459. This subsection does not, however, authorize the practice of respiratory care without a license.(6) Any individual certified or registered as a pulmonary function technologist who is credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care for performing cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies.(7) Any student who is enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program approved by the board, while performing respiratory care as an integral part of a required course.(8) The delivery of incidental respiratory care to noninstitutionalized persons by surrogate family members who do not represent themselves as registered or certified respiratory care therapists.(9) Any individual credentialed by the Underseas Hyperbaric Society in hyperbaric medicine or its equivalent as determined by the board, while performing related duties. This subsection does not, however, authorize the practice of respiratory care without a license.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 10, ch. 86-60; s. 6, ch. 87-553; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 297, ch. 97-103; s. 143, ch. 97-264; s. 3, ch. 2004-299.
FL Stat § 468.369 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.369 - Payment or reimbursement by hospitals of costs of compliance with part.

468.369 Payment or reimbursement by hospitals of costs of compliance with part.—A hospital shall not be required to pay for or reimburse any person for the costs of compliance with any of the requirements of this part, including costs of continuing education.History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 468.381 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part VI - Auctioneers (Ss. 468.381-468.399)|468.381 - Purpose.

468.381 Purpose.—The Legislature finds that unqualified auctioneers and apprentices and unreliable auction businesses present a significant threat to the public. It is the intent of the Legislature to protect the public by creating a board to regulate auctioneers, apprentices, and auction businesses and by requiring a license to operate.History.—ss. 1, 14, ch. 86-119; s. 62, ch. 91-137; s. 11, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 468.382 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part VI - Auctioneers (Ss. 468.381-468.399)|468.382 - Definitions.

468.382 Definitions.—As used in this act, the term:(1) “Auction business” means a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation which in the regular course of business arranges, manages, sponsors, advertises, promotes, or carries out auctions, employs auctioneers to conduct auctions in its facilities, or uses or allows the use of its facilities for auctions.(2) “Auctioneer” means any person licensed pursuant to this part who holds a valid Florida auctioneer license.(3) “Apprentice” means any person who is being trained as an auctioneer by a licensed auctioneer.(4) “Board” means the Florida Board of Auctioneers.(5) “Department” means the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.(6) “Livestock” means any animal included in the definition of “livestock” by s. 585.01 or s. 588.13.(7) “Agricultural product” means the natural products from a farm, nursery, grove, orchard, vineyard, garden, or apiary, including livestock, tobacco, and vegetables and includes those agricultural products as defined in chapter 618.(8) “Absolute auction” means an auction that requires no minimum opening bid that limits the sale other than to the highest bidder.History.—ss. 2, 14, ch. 86-119; s. 66, ch. 90-321; s. 62, ch. 91-137; s. 11, ch. 91-156; s. 1, ch. 91-207; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 92-206; s. 3, ch. 92-291; s. 136, ch. 94-218; s. 10, ch. 2000-356.
FL Stat § 468.383 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part VI - Auctioneers (Ss. 468.381-468.399)|468.383 - Exemptions.

468.383 Exemptions.—This act does not apply to the following:(1) Auctions conducted by the owner, or the owner’s attorney, of any part of the property being offered, unless the owner acquired the goods to resell.(2) Auctions conducted under a judicial or an administrative order, or sales required by law to be at auction.(3) Auctions conducted by a charitable, civic, or religious organization, or for such organization by a person who receives no compensation.(4) Auctions of livestock if conducted by a person who specializes in the sale of livestock and the auction is conducted under the supervision of a livestock trade association, a governmental agency, or an owner of the livestock. The act does not apply to the auction of agricultural products as defined in s. 618.01(1) or the equipment or tools used to produce or market such products, if the auction is conducted at a farm or ranch where the products are produced or where the equipment and tools are used or at an auction facility that sells primarily agricultural products.(5) Auctions conducted by a trustee pursuant to a power of sale contained in a deed of trust on real property.(6) Auctions of collateral, sales conducted to enforce carriers’ or warehousemen’s liens, sales of the contents of self-contained storage units, bulk sales, sales of goods by a presenting bank following dishonor of a documentary draft, resales of rightfully rejected goods, or resales conducted pursuant to law, if the auction is conducted by the owner or agent of the lien on or interest in such goods.(7) Auctions conducted as a part of the sale of real property by a real estate broker, as defined in s. 475.01(1)(a).(8) Auctions of motor vehicles among motor vehicle dealers if conducted by an auctioneer.(9) Auctions conducted by a person enrolled in a class at an approved school of auctioneering, for the purpose of training and receiving instruction, under the direct supervision of an auctioneer who is also an instructor in the school and who further assumes full and complete responsibility for the activities of the student.History.—ss. 3, 14, ch. 86-119; s. 1, ch. 87-210; s. 67, ch. 90-321; s. 62, ch. 91-137; s. 11, ch. 91-156; s. 2, ch. 91-207; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 199, ch. 94-119; s. 5, ch. 97-42; s. 298, ch. 97-103.