Florida Statutes Title XXXII Chapter 478 - Electrolysis
- 478.40 - Short Title.
This chapter may be cited as the “Electrolysis Practice Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 92-172.
- 478.41 - Purpose And Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the licensure of persons who deliver electrolysis services and to ensure that they meet certain requirements....
- 478.42 - Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Board” means the Board of Medicine.(2) “Council” means the Electrolysis Council.(3) “Department” means the Department of Health.(4) “Electrologist” means a person who...
- 478.43 - Board Of Medicine; Powers And Duties.
(1) The board, with the assistance of the Electrolysis Council, is authorized to establish minimum standards for the delivery of electrolysis services and to adopt rules...
- 478.44 - Electrolysis Council; Creation; Function; Powers And Duties.
(1) There is created the Electrolysis Council under the supervision of the board.(2)(a) The council shall consist of five members, appointed by the board. Three members must...
- 478.45 - Requirements For Licensure.
(1) An applicant applying for licensure as an electrologist shall file a written application, accompanied by the application for licensure fee prescribed in s. 478.55, on...
- 478.46 - Temporary Permits.
(1) If the department determines that an applicant is qualified to be licensed under s. 478.47, the department may issue the applicant a temporary permit to...
- 478.47 - Licensure By Endorsement.
The department shall issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who submits an application and the required fees as set forth in s. 478.55...
- 478.48 - Assumption Of Title And Use Of Abbreviations.
Only persons who are licensed under this chapter may use the title “Electrologist,” “Registered Electrologist,” or the abbreviation “RE.”History.—s. 9, ch. 92-172.
- 478.49 - License Required.
(1) No person may practice electrology or hold herself or himself out as an electrologist in this state unless the person has been issued a license...
- 478.50 - Renewal Of License; Delinquent Status; Address Notification; Continuing Education Requirements.
(1) The department shall provide, by rule, a method for biennial license renewal at fees set forth in s. 478.55.(2) A license that is not renewed at...
- 478.51 - Electrology Facilities; Requisites; Facility Licensure; Inspection.
(1) No electrology facility shall be permitted to operate without a facility license issued by the department.(2) The facility license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place...
- 478.52 - Disciplinary Proceedings.
(1) The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, as specified in s. 456.072(2):(a) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by...
- 478.53 - Penalty For Violations.
It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, to:(1) Practice or attempt to practice electrology or hold...
- 478.54 - Exemptions.
This chapter does not apply to the delivery of electrolysis services by:(1) A physician licensed under chapter 458 or an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459;...
- 478.55 - Fees; Facility; Disposition.
(1) The board shall establish by rule the collection of fees for the following purposes:(a) License application fee: a fee not to exceed $100.(b) Examination fee: a fee...
Last modified: September 23, 2016