39 chapters · 1,524 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 484.001 Purpose; legislative findings; intent
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(1) The Legislature finds that the practice of opticianry 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 opticians and that the conseq…
Fla. Stat. § 484.002 Definitions
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As used in this part:(1) “Department” means the Department of Health.(2) “Board” means the Board of Opticianry.(3) “Opticianry” means the preparation and dispensing of lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical devices to the intended user or agent thereof,…
Fla. Stat. § 484.003 Board of Opticianry; membership; appointment; terms
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(1) The Board of Opticianry is created within the Department of Health 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 opticians. The remaining two members must be residents of the state…
Fla. Stat. § 484.004 Board headquarters
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The board shall maintain its official headquarters in the City of Tallahassee.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429.