Florida Statutes Title XXXII Chapter 485 - Hypnosis

• 485.001 - Short Title.
  This chapter shall be known as the “Hypnosis Law.”History.—s. 2, ch. 61-506; s. 201, ch. 2000-160.Note.—Former s. 456.30.
• 485.002 - Legislative Intent.
  (1) It is recognized that hypnosis has attained a significant place as another technique in the treatment of human injury, disease, and illness, both mental and...
• 485.003 - Definitions.
  In construing this chapter, the words, phrases, or terms, unless the context otherwise indicates, shall have the following meanings:(1) “Hypnosis” shall mean hypnosis, hypnotism, mesmerism, posthypnotic...
• 485.004 - When Practice Of Hypnosis Prohibited.
  It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes unless such person is a practitioner of one...
• 485.005 - Penalties.
  (1) MISDEMEANOR.—Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s....

Last modified: September 23, 2016