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Fla. Stat. § 457.101 Legislative intent
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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 protecting the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens while making this healing art available to those who seek it.History.—ss…
Fla. Stat. § 457.102 Definitions
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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 acupuncture diagnosis and treatment, as well as adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, for th…
Fla. Stat. § 457.103 Board of Acupuncture; membership; appointment and terms
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(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 Senate. Five members of the board must be licensed Florida acupuncturists. Two members must be laypersons who are not and who hav…
Fla. Stat. § 457.104 Rulemaking authority
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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, ch. 83-329; ss. 4, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 119, ch. 98-200.