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FL Stat § 484.004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.004 - Board headquarters.

484.004 Board headquarters.—The board shall maintain its official headquarters in the City of Tallahassee.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 484.005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.005 - Authority to make rules.

484.005 Authority to make rules.—The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part conferring duties upon it. Such rules shall include, but not be limited to, rules relating to:(1) A standard of practice for opticians licensed pursuant to this part.(2) Minimum equipment which shall be utilized to prepare, fit, measure, and dispense lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical devices allowed under the practice of opticianry.(3) Procedures for transfer of prescription files upon the going out of business of an optician, corporation, or other person.(4) A standard of practice for filling prescriptions for contact lenses and fitting, adapting, and dispensing contact lenses.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 156, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 484.006 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.006 - Certain rules prohibited.

484.006 Certain rules prohibited.—(1) No rule or policy of the board shall prohibit any optician from offering a discount in any form or manner in conjunction with the practice of opticianry or from advertising, either directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever, any definite or indefinite price or credit terms on prescriptive or corrective lenses, frames, complete prescriptive or corrective glasses, or other opticianry service.(2) No rule or policy of the board shall prohibit any optician from practicing jointly with optometrists or allopathic or osteopathic physicians licensed in this state.(3) No rule or policy of the board shall prohibit the sale of spectacles for reading purposes; toy glasses; goggles or sunglasses consisting of plano white, plano colored, or plano tinted glasses; or readymade nonprescription glasses; nor shall anything in this part be construed to affect in any way the manufacturing and sale of plastic or glass artificial eyes or any person engaged in the manufacturing or sale of plastic or glass artificial eyes.(4) No rule or policy of the board shall prohibit any optician licensed under this part from engaging in the practice of opticianry with, or in the employ of, any partnership, corporation, lay body, organization, group, or individual.(5) No rule or policy of the board shall prohibit the location of offices or branch offices by an optician.(6) No rule or policy of the board shall prohibit the practice of opticianry under a trade name or service mark.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 118, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 484.008 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.008 - Renewal of license.

484.008 Renewal of license.—(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and the fee set by the board not to exceed $350.(2) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses.(3) The board may by rule prescribe continuing education, not to exceed 20 hours biennially, as a condition for renewal of a license or certificate. The criteria for such programs or courses shall be approved by the board. All education programs which contribute to the advancement, extension, or enhancement of professional skills and knowledge, whether conducted by a nonprofit or a profitmaking entity, are eligible for approval. The board may establish by rule an application fee not to exceed $200 for anyone seeking approval to provide continuing education courses and may provide by rule for a fee not to exceed $200 for renewal of providership.(4) The board may excuse any licensee or group of licensees from the continuing education requirement, until the licensee or group of licensees is capable of fulfilling the continuing education requirement, if an unusual circumstance, emergency, or hardship prevented the licensee or group of licensees from complying with such requirement.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; s. 4, ch. 80-291; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 1, ch. 87-335; s. 29, ch. 88-205; s. 59, ch. 89-162; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 246, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 484.009 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.009 - Inactive status.

484.009 Inactive status.—(1) A license that has become inactive may be reactivated under s. 484.008 upon application to the department. 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.(2) The board shall promulgate rules relating to licenses which have become inactive and for the renewal of inactive licenses. The board shall prescribe by rule a fee not to exceed $200 for the reactivation of an inactive license and a fee not to exceed $50 for the renewal of an inactive license.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; s. 360, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 114, ch. 83-329; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 60, ch. 89-162; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 247, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 484.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.011 - Supportive personnel.

484.011 Supportive personnel.—No person other than a licensed optician may engage in the practice of opticianry, except that a licensed optician may delegate to nonlicensed supportive personnel those duties, tasks, and functions which fall within the purview of s. 484.002(3). All such delegated acts shall be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed optician, who shall be responsible for all such acts performed by persons under her or his supervision.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 35, ch. 82-179; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 447, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 484.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.012 - Prescriptions; filing; duplication of prescriptions; duplication of lenses.

484.012 Prescriptions; filing; duplication of prescriptions; duplication of lenses.—(1) Any prescription written by a duly licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician or optometrist for any lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other optical devices shall be kept on file for a period of 2 years with the optical establishment that fills such prescription. However, the licensed optician may maintain a copy of the prescription.(2) Upon request by the intended user of the prescribed lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other optical devices, or by an agent of the intended user, the optician who fills the original prescription shall duplicate, on a form prescribed by rule of the board, the original prescription. However, for medical reasons only, the prescribing allopathic or osteopathic physician or optometrist may, upon the original prescription, prohibit its duplication. Any duplication shall be considered a valid prescription to be filled for a period of 5 years from the date of the original prescription, except that a contact lens prescription shall be considered a valid prescription to be filled for a period of 2 years from the date of the original prescription.(3) Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a licensed optician from accurately duplicating lenses as to power without a prescription.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 119, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 484.013 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.013 - Violations and penalties.

484.013 Violations and penalties.—(1) It is unlawful for any person:(a) To make a false or fraudulent statement, either for herself or himself or for another person, in any application, affidavit, or statement presented to the board or in any proceeding before the board.(b) To prepare or dispense lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other optical devices when such person is not licensed as an optician in this state.(c) To prepare or dispense lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other optical devices without first being furnished with a prescription as provided for in s. 484.012.(2) It is unlawful for any person other than an optician licensed under this part to use the title “optician” or otherwise lead the public to believe that she or he is engaged in the practice of opticianry.(3) It is unlawful for any optician to engage in the diagnosis of the human eyes, attempt to determine the refractive powers of the human eyes, or, in any manner, attempt to prescribe for or treat diseases or ailments of human beings.(4) It is unlawful for any person to open or operate, either alone or with any other person or persons, an optical establishment which does not have the permit required by this part.(5)(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates any provision of this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(b) A person who knowingly violates paragraph (1)(c) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 115, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 94-192; s. 448, ch. 97-103; s. 120, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 484.015 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.015 - Authority to inspect.

484.015 Authority to inspect.—Duly authorized agents and employees of the department shall have the power to inspect in a lawful manner at all reasonable hours an establishment of any kind in the state in which lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and any other optical devices are prepared or dispensed, for the purposes of:(1) Determining if any provision of this part, or any rule promulgated under its authority, is being violated;(2) Securing samples or specimens of any lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other optical devices, after paying or offering to pay for such sample or specimen; or(3) Securing such other evidence as may be needed for prosecution under this part.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 122, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 484.017 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.017 - Reciprocity.

484.017 Reciprocity.—In order to ensure that opticians licensed in this state may be licensed in other states, the board may enter into reciprocity agreements with other states.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 484.018 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part I - Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices (Ss. 484.001-484.018)|484.018 - Exceptions.

484.018 Exceptions.—(1) Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a person licensed in this state as a physician or as an optometrist from performing those services she or he is licensed to perform.(2) Nothing in this part shall be construed to mean that an employee of a licensed physician or a licensed optometrist shall be required to secure a license under this part, so long as the employee is working exclusively for, and under the direct supervision of, the licensed physician or optometrist and does not hold herself or himself out to the public generally as an optician.(3) Nothing in this part shall be construed to mean that a practitioner licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, or chapter 463 shall be required to secure a permit under this part for the operation of an optical establishment.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 6, ch. 94-192; s. 450, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 484.0401 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.0401 - Purpose.

484.0401 Purpose.—The Legislature recognizes that the dispensing of hearing aids requires particularized knowledge and skill to ensure that the interests of the hearing-impaired public will be adequately served and safely protected. It recognizes that a poorly selected or fitted hearing aid not only will give little satisfaction but may interfere with hearing ability and, therefore, deems it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the dispensing of hearing aids in this state. Restrictions on the fitting and selling of hearing aids shall be imposed only to the extent necessary to protect the public from physical and economic harm, and restrictions shall not be imposed in a manner which will unreasonably affect the competitive market.History.—ss. 1, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 1, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 484.041 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.041 - Definitions.

484.041 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:(1) “Board” means the Board of Hearing Aid Specialists.(2) “Department” means the Department of Health.(3) “Dispensing hearing aids” means and includes:(a) Conducting and interpreting hearing tests for purposes of selecting suitable hearing aids, making earmolds or ear impressions, and providing appropriate counseling.(b) All acts pertaining to the selling, renting, leasing, pricing, delivery, and warranty of hearing aids.(4) “Hearing aid specialist” means a person duly licensed in this state to practice the dispensing of hearing aids.(5) “Hearing aid” means an amplifying device to be worn by a hearing-impaired person to improve hearing.(6) “Trainee” means a person studying hearing aid dispensing under the direct supervision of an active licensed hearing aid specialist for the purpose of qualifying for certification to sit for the licensure examination.(7) “Hearing aid establishment” means any establishment in the state which offers, advertises, and performs hearing aid services for the general public.(8) “Sponsor” means an active, licensed hearing aid specialist under whose direct supervision one or more trainees are studying hearing aid dispensing for the purpose of qualifying for certification to sit for the licensure examination.History.—ss. 2, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 2, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 1, ch. 87-47; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 179, ch. 94-218; s. 172, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 484.042 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.042 - Board of Hearing Aid Specialists; membership, appointment, terms.

484.042 Board of Hearing Aid Specialists; membership, appointment, terms.—(1) The Board of Hearing Aid Specialists is created within the Department of Health and shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) Five members of the board shall be hearing aid specialists who have been licensed and practicing in this state for at least the preceding 4 years. The remaining four members, none of whom shall derive economic benefit from the fitting or dispensing of hearing aids, shall be appointed from the resident lay public of this state. One of the lay members shall be a hearing aid user but may neither be nor have been a hearing aid specialist or a licensee of a closely related profession. One lay member shall be an individual age 65 or over. One lay member shall be an otolaryngologist licensed pursuant to chapter 458 or chapter 459.(3) Members of the board shall be appointed for terms of 4 years each.(4) All provisions of chapter 456 relating to activities of regulatory boards apply to the board. However, notwithstanding the requirement of s. 456.073(4) that the board provide by rule for the determination of probable cause by a panel composed of its members or by the department, the board may provide by rule that its probable cause panel may be composed of one current member of the board and one past member of the board, as long as the past member is a licensed hearing aid specialist in good standing. The past board member shall be appointed to the panel for a maximum of 2 years by the chair of the board with the approval of the State Surgeon General.History.—ss. 3, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; s. 82, ch. 85-81; ss. 3, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 25, ch. 90-134; s. 22, ch. 90-341; ss. 5, 11, ch. 90-345; s. 27, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 49, ch. 92-149; s. 333, ch. 94-119; s. 6, ch. 94-160; s. 180, ch. 94-218; s. 451, ch. 97-103; s. 173, ch. 97-264; s. 141, ch. 98-166; s. 199, ch. 2000-160; s. 99, ch. 2008-6.
FL Stat § 484.043 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.043 - Board headquarters.

484.043 Board headquarters.—The board shall maintain its official headquarters in Tallahassee.History.—ss. 4, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 484.044 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.044 - Authority to make rules.

484.044 Authority to make rules.—(1) The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part conferring duties upon it.(2) The board shall adopt rules requiring that each prospective purchaser of a hearing aid be notified by the attending hearing aid specialist, at the time of the initial examination for fitting and sale of a hearing aid, of telecoil, “t” coil, or “t” switch technology. The rules shall further require that hearing aid specialists make available to prospective purchasers or clients information regarding telecoils, “t” coils, or “t” switches. These rules shall be effective on or before October 1, 1994.History.—ss. 14, 18, ch. 83-153; ss. 1, 7, ch. 84-94; ss. 4, 19, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 334, ch. 94-119; s. 7, ch. 94-160; s. 157, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 484.0445 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.0445 - Training program.

484.0445 Training program.—(1) The board shall establish by rule a training program for a minimum 6 months in length, which may include a board-approved home study course.(2) A trainee shall perform the functions of a hearing aid specialist in accordance with board rules only under the direct supervision of a licensed hearing aid specialist. The term “direct supervision” means that the sponsor is responsible for all work being performed by the trainee. The sponsor or a hearing aid specialist designated by the sponsor shall give final approval to work performed by the trainee and shall be physically present at the time the hearing aid is delivered to the client.(3) The board may limit pursuant to rule the number of trainees a hearing aid specialist may supervise.(4) The board may, by rule, require that a licensed hearing aid specialist acting as a sponsor or as the designee of a sponsor under this section be certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.History.—ss. 5, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 2, ch. 87-47; s. 35, ch. 88-392; s. 60, ch. 89-374; s. 1, ch. 90-38; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 158, ch. 94-119; s. 452, ch. 97-103; s. 6, ch. 2000-154; s. 123, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 484.0447 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 484 - Dispensing of Optical Devices and Hearing AIDS|Part II - Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing AIDS (Ss. 484.0401-484.059)|484.0447 - Fees.

484.0447 Fees.—The board shall by rule establish fees to be paid as follows:(1) Examination application fee, not to exceed $150;(2) Examination fee, not to exceed $175, which is refundable if the applicant is found to be ineligible to take the examination;(3) Reexamination fee, not to exceed $175;(4) Initial licensure fee, not to exceed $600;(5) Trainee registration fee, not to exceed $100; and(6) Biennial renewal fee, not to exceed $600.History.—ss. 6, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 30, ch. 88-205; s. 61, ch. 89-162; s. 26, ch. 90-134; s. 22, ch. 90-341; ss. 6, 11, ch. 90-345; s. 28, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429.