Florida Statutes Title XXXII Chapter 457 - Acupuncture

• 457.101 - Legislative Intent.
  The Legislature finds that the interests of the public health require the regulation of the practice of acupuncture in this state for the purpose of...
• 457.102 - Definitions.
  As used in this chapter:(1) “Acupuncture” means a form of primary health care, based on traditional Chinese medical concepts and modern oriental medical techniques, that employs...
• 457.103 - Board Of Acupuncture; Membership; Appointment And Terms.
  (1) The Board of Acupuncture is created within the department and shall consist of seven members, to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the...
• 457.104 - Rulemaking Authority.
  The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.History.—ss. 40, 118,...
• 457.105 - Licensure Qualifications And Fees.
  (1) It is unlawful for any person to practice acupuncture in this state unless such person has been licensed by the board, is in a board-approved...
• 457.107 - Renewal Of Licenses; Continuing Education.
  (1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and the required fee set by the board by rule, not to exceed...
• 457.108 - Inactive Status; Expiration; Reactivation Of Licenses.
  (1) A license that has become inactive may be reactivated under this section upon application to the department. The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education...
• 457.1085 - Infection Control.
  Prior to November 1, 1986, the board shall adopt rules relating to the prevention of infection, the safe disposal of any potentially infectious materials, and...
• 457.109 - Disciplinary Actions; Grounds; Action By The Board.
  (1) The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, as specified in s. 456.072(2):(a) Attempting to obtain, obtaining, or renewing a license...
• 457.116 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty.
  (1) A person may not:(a) Practice acupuncture unless the person is licensed under ss. 457.101-457.118;(b) Use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, any...
• 457.118 - Effect Of Chapter On Other Health Care Practices.
  This chapter shall not be construed to expand or limit the scope of practice authorized for any health care professional licensed under chapter 458, chapter...

Last modified: September 23, 2016