39 chapters · 1,524 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 461.001 Legislative findings; intent; scope
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The Legislature finds that the practice of podiatric medicine by unskilled and incompetent practitioners presents a danger to the public health and safety. The Legislature finds further that it is difficult for the public to make an informed choice about podiatric physicians and …
Fla. Stat. § 461.002 Exceptions
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(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to other duly licensed health care practitioners acting within their authorized scope of practice.(2) This chapter shall not prohibit the manufacture, advertisement, or sale of proprietary corrective shoes, foot appliances, or re…
Fla. Stat. § 461.003 Definitions
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As used in this chapter:(1) “Board” means the Board of Podiatric Medicine as created in this chapter.(2) “Certified podiatric X-ray assistant” means a person who is employed by and under the direct supervision of a licensed podiatric physician to perform only those radiographic f…
Fla. Stat. § 461.004 Board of Podiatric Medicine; membership; appointment; terms
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(1) The Board of Podiatric Medicine is created within the department and shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) Five members of the board must be licensed podiatric physicians who are residents of the state and who have been…