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Fla. Stat. § 456.001 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Board” means any board or commission, or other statutorily created entity to the extent such entity is authorized to exercise regulatory or rulemaking functions, within the department, except that, for ss. 456.003-456.018, 456.022, 456.023, …
Fla. Stat. § 456.002 Applicability
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This chapter applies only to the regulation by the department of professions.History.—s. 34, ch. 97-261; s. 37, ch. 2000-160.Note.—Former s. 455.504.
Fla. Stat. § 456.003 Legislative intent; requirements
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(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that persons desiring to engage in any lawful profession regulated by the department shall be entitled to do so as a matter of right if otherwise qualified.(2) The Legislature further believes that such professions shall be regulated only f…
Fla. Stat. § 456.004 Department; powers and duties
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The department, for the professions under its jurisdiction, shall:(1) Adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses; however, the department may issue up to a 4-year license to selected licensees notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contr…