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Fla. Stat. § 463.0001 Short title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Optometry Practice Act.”History.—ss. 1, 21, ch. 86-289; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 463.001 Purpose; intent
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The sole legislative purpose in enacting this chapter is to ensure that every person engaged in the practice of optometry in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that such persons who fall below minimum standards or who otherwise p…
Fla. Stat. § 463.002 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Board” means the Board of Optometry.(2) “Department” means the Department of Health.(3)(a) “Licensed practitioner” means a person who is a primary health care provider licensed to engage in the practice of optometry under the authority of th…
Fla. Stat. § 463.003 Board of Optometry
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(1) There is created within the department the Board of Optometry, composed of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) Five members of the board must be licensed practitioners actively practicing in this state. The remaining two members must be cit…